Slimleaf Prairie Clover
Dalea tenuifolia
Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.); Wheeler, George M. (George Montague), 1842-1905; Humphreys, A. A. (Andrew Atkinson), 1810-1883; Wright, Horation Gouverneur, 1820-1899; Hodge, Frederick Webb, 1864-1956. fmo; Museum of the America
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Dalea
- Species:
- Dalea tenuifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink, Purple
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
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 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Single-step cold-moist stratification for temperate woodland species. for 60–120 days
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o