Purple Prairie Clover (Sarracenia purpurea)

Other Names

Red Tassel Flower
Thimbleweed

Habitat

Wildlife Value

Native?

Related Sites

MN DNR: Purple Prairie Clover

Purple Prairie Clover | Lake McCusick Trail, MN| View Enlarged Image

One of the only two varieties of clover native to the state of Minnesota, Purple Prairie Clover is a great addition to butterfly gardens and native landscaping projects. The cone-like purple flowers bloom in mid Summer and early Fall. Not only does it serve as a host plant to several butterfly species, it also infuses nitrogen, helping to repair soil and increase fertility.

Interesting facts about the Purple Prairie Clover:

Native Americans brewed Purple Prairie Flower to treat open wounds.

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