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Dalea candida

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

Synonym:Dalea candida var. candida
Synonym:Petalostemon candidus
Synonym:Petalostemum candidum

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

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:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral dmj1218 On May 9, 2006, dmj1218 from west Houston, TX
(Zone 9a) wrote:

White Prairie Clover ranges from Canada to Mexico. A legume that captures nitrogen from the air and stores it in nodules on the roots. Plant with other legumes and short grasses on thin soils or highly erodible land to begin a healing process and rebuild fertility. Prefers full sun and clay or caliche soil that is well-drained. Blooms June-July at a height of 2' to 3'.

Positive nevrest On Sep 15, 2004, nevrest from Broadview, SK
(Zone 3a) wrote:

Grows wild on dry hillsides in this area.( Southeastern Saskatchewan). Must self-sow readily as it is spread along the snow machine trails.

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