A native to meadows and prairies in sunny dry areas. Attractive fine leaved foliage is attractive all growing season and have a nice light green color. This is a host plant for a few butterflies including Dogface Sulphur and Reakirts Blue. Flowers bloom in summer with little deep purple/pink. Flowering starts at the bottom and moves upward toward the top. Although not a true clover this species is still a nitrogen fixer. Wonderful in a naturalized area and short wildflower meadows.