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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

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) — The White Prairie Clover, Dalea candida, is a perennial wildflower native to the North American prairies
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — USDA zones 3-8 suit this hardy native
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — and ideal for wildflower meadows or prairie-style designs
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — reaching up to 2 to 3 inches in length
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — it maintains a low-maintenance profile
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — displaying its unique beauty from late spring to late summer
White Prairie Clover (Dalea Candida) — the White Prairie Clover presents a light
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Photograph: Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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