This member of the legume family is known for its tall, slender, showy upright clump habit, with fine textured green leaves that are larger than the purple prairie clover. The showy clusters of white flowers that appear like ‘buttons’, opening from the bottom upward. The clumps bloom from June-Sept., often a week later than the purple prairie clover. Seedheads persist for winter interest. Adapts to many soil types and is drought tolerant due to its slender taproots. A true beauty whose blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies!
Native Plant Database
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White Prairie Clover
Dalea candida
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Prairie
Season of Interest: Late (July - frost)
Main Color: White
Fall Color: Yellow
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil
Moisture
Dry, Moderate, High

Nature Attracting
Pollinators/Beneficial Insects

Wildlife Benefit
Cover, Food/Birds

Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
3 to
4
feet
Spread:
2 to
3
feet
Size
Height: 3 to
4
feet
Spread: 2 to
3
feet
Size
Height: 3 to
4
feet
Spread: 2 to
3
feet
Typical Landscape Use
Wonderful plant to compliment other native perennials in the garden and to attract butterflies.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Full sun to light shade, average, moderate or high moisture soils. A very adaptable plant.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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