Blue Mountain Prairie Clover

Dalea ornata, Fabaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Small's BeardtonguePenstemon smallii

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Furrowed MelilotMelilotus sulcatus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Curtis' GoldenrodSolidago curtisii

Nitrogen Fixation

Threadleaf SnakeweedGutierrezia microcephala

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Black Prairie CloverDalea frutescens

Congeneric prairie clovers compete for nitrogen fixation sites and root space, with potential allelopathic interference

Inland Prairie CloverDalea obovata

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

Uses

Functions

Attracts Specialist BeesSupports Long-Horned BeesFeeds Beneficial InsectsFixes NitrogenAttracts Small Butterflies

Common Questions

What zones does Blue Mountain Prairie Clover grow in?

Blue Mountain Prairie Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Is Blue Mountain Prairie Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain Prairie Clover?

Good companions for Blue Mountain Prairie Clover include Small's Beardtongue, Furrowed Melilot, Curtis' Goldenrod, Threadleaf Snakeweed.

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