Dalea candida
Common name: White Prairie Clover
White prairie clover has numerous, small white flowers arranged in short, dense spikes. It prefers full sun and dry to moist, well drained soils. This dainty plant grows between 1-3’ tall and blooms June-Sept. White prairie clover is a host plant for Dogface Butterflies. Plant native White Prairie Clover in the butterfly garden or prairie meadow with other native wildflowers.
(Synonym: Petalostemum candidum.)
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
White
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 1 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot