WHITE PRAIRIE CLOVER

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Dalea purpurea

Summary

White prairie clover is a native, warm-season perennial leguminous forb adapted to the central two-thirds of the United States. It is typically found growing on well-drained sandy, gravelly and silt-type soils. White prairie clover favors the mid-to-short grass prairies receiving 10 to 20 inches of annual rainfall. It is a very desirable component of warm-season grass plantings because of its nitrogen-fixing capability. It is readily grazed by all classes of livestock and is an important browse species for deer, elk and upland game birds. The bright green foliage and white cylindrical flowers make it a favorite in low maintenance gardens and wildflower plantings in low rainfall areas. White prairie clover is not an aggressive species and works very well in prairie mixes.

Plant Characteristics

Taxonomy

Zone

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Plant Characteristics

Height: 24" - 36"
Bloom Period: Early-Summer
Bloom Color: White
Leaf Color: Green
Growing Cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Plant Information

Planting Season: Fall - Spring
Plant Depth: "
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination: 65° F
Establishment: Moderate

Seed Information

Seeds Per Pound: 275,000

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
Super Division: Spermatophyta
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Asteridae
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Dalea
Species: Dales candida

Coverage Area & Available Sizes

COVERAGE: 3 oz/1000 or 8 lbs/acre

AVAILABLE SIZES:

Applications

Landscaping

Attractive in mass plantings as well as in species mixes

Soil Stabilization & Erosion Control

When combined with grasses, forbs, and legumes

Pollinator Beneficial Plants

Notes

*Special considerations for spring germination: seed germination can be improved with mechanical scarification. Seed needs to be inoculated with Rhizobium for nitrogen fixation to occur. Germination of scarified seed generally occurs within 2 weeks after planting provided adequate soil moisture and temperature conditions are met.