Purple Prairie Clover is 1-3 ft tall with a cluster of stems bearing cylindrical flower heads (1.5-2.5 in long). Despite their name, they aren't a true clover. The first purple flowers appear at the base of the flower head and then progress upwards. The leaves are 2-5 in long and made up of 3-7 very narrow leaflets.
Purple Prairie Clover flowers from June to August and can be found across the Canadian prairies and the midwestern United States.
Did you know? Purple Prairie Clover is edible. The seeds are high in protein and appreciated by many animals. Small rodents may help distribute the seeds by carrying them to their dens.
See Also: Beargrass, Blazing Star, Camas, False Solomon's Seal, Fireweed, Goldenrod, Red Paintbrush
Easy - numerous and usually easy to spot
in the habitats listed at the appropriate time of
year.
Grasslands are large open areas covered with
grasses. They have very few trees or shrubs.
This habitat includes prairies and tundra.