Nine-Anther Prairie Clover
Dalea enneandra
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CO, IA, IL, KS and 9 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Nine-anther prairie clover is a compact native wildflower that produces clusters of small white or pale pink flowers from June through August. This drought-tolerant perennial forms neat clumps with delicate compound leaves and maintains a tidy, low-growing habit throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Nine-Anther Prairie Clover is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse during establishment year
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout the summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for birds later in the season.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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