Dalea pupurea is a native perennial wildflower with magenta-purple flowers in early summer. Plant it near the front of the border where you can admire the intricate flowers up close. It looks stunning with golden-yellow flowers like coreopsis or Ratibida columifera .
Dalea purpurea is an important host plant for several butterfly species, including Marine Blue, Reakirt's Blue, and Southern Dogface.
Dalea purpurea is a member of the legume family, so it improves soil by fixing nitrogen. It is drought tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of conditions.