White Prairie Clover
Dalea candida

Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Dalea (DAY-lee-uh)
Species: candida (KAN-did-uh)

Synonym:Dalea candida var. candida

Synonym:Petalostemon candidus

Synonym:Petalostemum candidum

Category
Perennials

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage
Herbaceous

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds