Quick answer: White prairie clover (Dalea candida) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Light to medium, sandy/rocky/clayey |
| Bloom | May-Sep |
| Height | Up to 2 ft |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for Dogface butterfly, special value to native/bumble/honey bees |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about White prairie clover
Where is White prairie clover native?
White prairie clover (Dalea candida) is native to Arkansas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does White prairie clover bloom?
White prairie clover blooms May-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does White prairie clover need?
Light: Full sun. Water: Medium. Soil: Light to medium, sandy/rocky/clayey. Mature height: Up to 2 ft.
Is White prairie clover good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Larval host for Dogface butterfly, special value to native/bumble/honey bees.
Where can I buy real White prairie clover seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Dalea candida on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with White prairie clover.
- Prairie redroot Ceanothus herbaceus
- Leavenworth's eryngo Eryngium leavenworthii
- Royal catchfly Silene regia
- Yellow (Bush's) coneflower Echinacea paradoxa
- Ozark witch-hazel Hamamelis vernalis
- Fringed winecup Callirhoe digitata
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