Dalea compacta (Compact Prairie Clover)

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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.

 

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 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)