Dalea compacta (Compact Prairie Clover)
$ 4.98
Compact Prairie Clover is a drought-tolerant perennial featuring purple blooms. It thrives with deep, infrequent watering. Allow soil to dry out between watering. It has similar appearance to Dalea purpurea, but its native habitat is further east. Prune in early spring to remove dead stems and encourage new growth.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Spring, summer |
| Mature height | 1-2 ft |
| Mature spread | 0.25-0.5 ft |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies, birds. |
| Notes | Native bee, bumble bee and honey bee friendly. Nitrogen fixer. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
