Nine-Anther Prairie Clover
Dalea enneandra
Last reviewed: September 2026
Dalea enneandra is a drought tolerant prairie forb with slender white flower spikes that bloom from June through August in full sun, thriving in dry, rocky or sandy prairie soils across the Great Plains.
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
- When does Dalea enneandra bloom?
- Dalea enneandra typically flowers from June through August, producing narrow spikes of small white blossoms.
- What pollinators visit Dalea enneandra?
- Bees and butterflies commonly visit the flowers of Dalea enneandra for nectar and pollen during its summer bloom period.
- What growing conditions does Dalea enneandra need?
- This forb does best in full sun with low water once established, and it tolerates dry, well-drained, rocky or sandy soils typical of open prairie and plains sites.
- Does Dalea enneandra need regular watering once established?
- No. Once its deep root system is established, Dalea enneandra handles low water conditions well and rarely needs supplemental irrigation in prairie or plains settings.
- Is Nine-Anther Prairie Clover HOA-friendly?
- Nine-Anther Prairie Clover is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
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- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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