Blue Mountain Prairie Clover
Dalea ornata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Dalea
- Species:
- Dalea ornata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
Native Range
United States: California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Keystone Species Ranking
- Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seed was stored at room temperature in a dark location prior to sowing.
Establishment: The plant is generally found in rocky or sandy salt desert shrub and sagebrush-steppe habitats at low to moderate elevations in southeast Washington, western Idaho, eastern Oregon, northeast California and northwest Nevada. Often on ash outcrops in Idaho and Oregon.
Source: npn.rngr.net