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The Plant Life of the Lurie Garden


Overview
Perennials and Bulbs of the Lurie Garden

Purple Prairie Clover

formerly known as Petalostemon purpureum; delicate foliage; cylindrical spike flowers

 
Latin name Dalea purpurea
Common name Purple Prairie Clover
Family Fabaceae
Zone Z3-9
Bloom time Summer
Season(s) of Interest
Height 2'
Native or origin Native
Soil conditions Dry to Average
Flower color Rose-Magenta
Known wildlife aspects Butterflies (host plant for Dogface Butterfly)
Light Requirements Full Sun
Lurie Garden location Light Plate
Companion plants



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