Dalea candida is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name white prairie clover. It is native to North America, where it can be found throughout central Canada, the central United States, and northern Mexico. It can sometimes be found outside its range as an introduced species. It grows in many types of habitat, including several types of prairie, foothills, woods, forests, and disturbed areas.
Family:
Fabaceae (Pea)
Height:
1 to 2.5 feet
Leaves:
Alternate along stem, 1.5 inches long, leaves divided into 5-9 leaflets. Similar to purple prairie clover except leaves are larger and broader.
Flower:
Cylindrical flower head made up of many tiny white flowers
Bloom time:
June-July
Habitat:
Prairies, sandy soils
Wildlife Benefits:
Attractive to butterflies and bees
Can I plant this in my garden?
Plant in full sun and in moderately moist to dry soils. Can thrive on poor soils because microbes that occur in its root nodules help it utilize atmospheric nitrogen, giving it a nutritional advantage.
References:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/white-prairie-clover
https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/prairie/plantx/wpr_cloverx.htm
Family | Fabaceae |
---|---|
Habit | Forb |
Origin | native |
Life cycle | perennial |
Flower | white |
Bloom time | (6) June, (7) July |
*sites | Keller Golf Course, Lake Phalen, Snail Lake |