Nine-Anther Prairie Clover
Dalea enneandra
Last reviewed: August 2026
Nine-Anther Prairie Clover (Dalea enneandra) is a perennial forb native to CO, IA, KS, MO and 8 more states. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees and butterflies. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Toxicity unknown
Nine-Anther Prairie Clover (Dalea enneandra) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CO, IA, KS, MO and 8 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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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.
Growing Nine-Anther Prairie Clover
Grow Nine-Anther Prairie Clover in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
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, KS, MO and 8 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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