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White Prairie Clover

Dalea Candida

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Overview

The White Prairie Clover, Dalea candida, thrives in full sun, gracing landscapes with slender stems up to 3 feet tall. Its distinctive cylindrical white flower heads, blooming from June to August, attract pollinators. This perennial prefers well-drained soil, is drought-resistant, and ideal for wildflower meadows or prairie-style designs. Plant spacing of 18 to 24 inches allows for optimal growth. USDA zones 3-8 suit this hardy native.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–8Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Arid
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — gracing landscapes with slender stems up to 3 feet tall
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — gracing landscapes with slender stems up to 3 feet tall; and ideal for wildflower meadows or prairie-style designsWhite Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — This perennial prefers well-drained soilWhite Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — or as part of a pollinator-friendly planting schemeWhite Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — The plant's optimal height ranges between 1 and 2 feet with an equal spreadWhite Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — When incorporating White Prairie Clover into your landscape designWhite Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — although White Prairie Clover is adaptable to various soil conditions+44

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
0.75–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid

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White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — gracing landscapes with slender stems up to 3 feet tall
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — gracing landscapes with slender stems up to 3 feet tall; and ideal for wildflower meadows or prairie-style designs
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — This perennial prefers well-drained soil
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — or as part of a pollinator-friendly planting scheme
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — The plant's optimal height ranges between 1 and 2 feet with an equal spread
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — When incorporating White Prairie Clover into your landscape design
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — although White Prairie Clover is adaptable to various soil conditions
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — preferably sandy or loamy
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — This hardy legume thrives in USDA zones 3 through 8
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — These blooms not only attract beneficial pollinators
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — Its distinctive cylindrical white flower heads, blooming from June to August, attract pollinators
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — Its distinctive cylindrical white flower heads, blooming from June to August, attract pollinators; the White Prairie
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — the most striking feature is the cylindrical
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — consider its use in borders
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — such as bees and butterflies
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — this plant is well-suited to dry to medium moisture environments and is tolerant of drought
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — ground cover / perennial for full
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — Plant spacing of 18 to 24 inches allows for optimal growth
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — white flowers in the garden
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — The soil should be well-draining
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — only requiring occasional deadheading to promote further blooming
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — Its leaves are compound with small leaflets that lend a delicate appearance to the overall form
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