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Inland Prairie Clover

Dalea obovata, Fabaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

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

Dwarf Wild IndigoAmorpha nana
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Whorled Mountain MintPycnanthemum verticillatum
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Rocky Mountain GoldenrodSolidago multiradiata
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Blue Mountain Prairie CloverDalea ornata

Prairie clover congeners compete for rhizobial associations and root space in prairie habitats

Uses

Functions

Attracts Specialist BeesSupports Bumble BeesHosts Parasitic WaspsNitrogen FixationSummer Bloom PeriodButterfly Nectar Source

Common Questions

What zones does Inland Prairie Clover grow in?

Inland Prairie Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

Is Inland Prairie Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Inland 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 Inland Prairie Clover?

Good companions for Inland Prairie Clover include Dwarf Wild Indigo, Whorled Mountain Mint, Rocky Mountain Goldenrod.

Design guilds with Inland Prairie Clover and see companion relationships visually.

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