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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaTall trees grace the river banks at Akin Riverside Park in Anoka, Minnesota.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Purple Prairie Clover
Purple Prairie Clover
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)

Description: This attractive plant grows many stems from a single base and produces purple flowers. It likes dry to mesic conditions and grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet.

Planting: Sow unstratified seed in the fall and stratified seed in the spring. One-year old transplants can also be used. It will flower in its second year.


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The mississippi river at night.  

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 50 cities rely on the Mississippi River for daily water supply.

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