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Round-head Prairie Clover

Dalea multiflora, Fabaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sickle-keel LupineLupinus albicaulis
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
James' Prairie CloverDalea jamesii
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Rigid goldenrodOligoneuron rigidum
Nitrogen Fixation
Rocky Mountain BeeplantCleome serrulata
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

White-leaved mountain mintPycnanthemum albescens

Mountain mint's essential oils may inhibit legume growth and nitrogen fixation processes

SourcloverMelilotus indicus

Both nitrogen-fixing legumes may compete for nodulation sites and root space in semi-arid grasslands

Uses

Functions

Attracts Specialist Native BeesSupports Bumble Bee ColoniesHosts Butterfly LarvaeFixes Atmospheric NitrogenAttracts Parasitic Wasps

Medicinal Uses

Tea For Stomach Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Round-head Prairie Clover grow in?

Round-head Prairie Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

Is Round-head Prairie Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Round-head 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 Round-head Prairie Clover?

Good companions for Round-head Prairie Clover include Sickle-keel Lupine, James' Prairie Clover, Rigid goldenrod, Rocky Mountain Beeplant.

Design guilds with Round-head Prairie Clover and see companion relationships visually.

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