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James' Prairie Clover

Dalea jamesii, Fabaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Stiff-leaf Golden AsterHeterotheca stenophylla
Nitrogen Fixation
Dotted GayfeatherLiatris punctata
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Big Bend BluebonnetLupinus havardii
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Round-head Prairie CloverDalea multiflora
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Douglas' DustymaidenChaenactis douglasii
Nitrogen Fixation
Rocky Mountain BeeplantCleome serrulata
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Trailing Indigo BushDalea greggii

Related prairie clovers compete for similar soil nutrients and growing space

Uses

Functions

Fixes Atmospheric NitrogenAttracts Native BumblebeesSupports Leafcutter BeesHosts Beneficial Trichogramma WaspsProvides Protein-Rich Pollen

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsDigestive Tea

Common Questions

What zones does James' Prairie Clover grow in?

James' Prairie Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Is James' Prairie Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, James' Prairie Clover is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for James' Prairie Clover?

Good companions for James' Prairie Clover include Stiff-leaf Golden Aster, Dotted Gayfeather, Big Bend Bluebonnet, Round-head Prairie Clover, Douglas' Dustymaiden.

Design guilds with James' Prairie Clover and see companion relationships visually.

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