Roundhead prairie clover
Dalea multiflora
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
TX, OK, KS, NE and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Upright, bushy perennial forb with fine compound leaves and dense rounded clusters of small white flowers held atop wiry stems. Fits naturalistic prairie-style plantings.
In an HOA neighborhood
Roundhead 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.
Wildlife value
Host plant for southern dogface, reakirt's blue.
Round flower clusters attract bees and butterflies, and the foliage serves as a larval host for several butterfly species.
Common questions
- How much sun does Roundhead prairie clover need?
- Roundhead prairie clover grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Roundhead prairie clover bloom?
- Roundhead prairie clover blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Roundhead prairie clover native?
- Roundhead prairie clover (Dalea multiflora) is native to TX, OK, KS, NE and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What butterflies or moths does Roundhead prairie clover host?
- Roundhead prairie clover is a larval host plant for southern dogface and reakirt's blue.
- Is Roundhead prairie clover HOA-friendly?
- Roundhead 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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