How much sun does Nine-Anther Prairie Clover need?

Nine-Anther Prairie Clover grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Nine-Anther Prairie Clover bloom?

Nine-Anther Prairie Clover blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Nine-Anther Prairie Clover native?

Nine-Anther Prairie Clover (Dalea enneandra) is native to CO, IA, IL, KS and 9 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Nine-Anther Prairie Clover attract?

Nine-Anther Prairie Clover draws bees and butterflies.

Is Nine-Anther Prairie Clover HOA-friendly?

Nine-Anther Prairie Clover is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Nine-Anther Prairie Clover

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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

Chihuahuan Deserts Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Texas Blackland Prairies

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.

Common questions

How much sun does Nine-Anther Prairie Clover need?: Nine-Anther Prairie Clover grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Nine-Anther Prairie Clover bloom?: Nine-Anther Prairie Clover blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Nine-Anther Prairie Clover native?: Nine-Anther Prairie Clover (Dalea enneandra) is native to CO, IA, IL, KS and 9 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Nine-Anther Prairie Clover attract?: Nine-Anther Prairie Clover draws bees and butterflies.
Is Nine-Anther Prairie Clover HOA-friendly?: Nine-Anther Prairie Clover is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

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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