Botanical Name: Petalostemon purpureum | |
Common Name: Purple Prairie Clover |
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies