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Prairie clover
Dalea purpurea
In the United States:
Native
· also called purple prairie clover
A nitrogen-fixing legume whose dense cylindrical flower spikes provide both nectar and pollen to honey bees and native bees throughout mid-summer. Bloom occurs on upright stems 1-3 ft tall in full sun on well-drained soils; plants are long-lived once established but slow to mature from seed.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | June–August |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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