Status:
valid
Authors:
Shinners
Source:
ildis
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Field & Lab.17: 83 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181057
Common Names
- Drummond's Prairie Clover
- Drummond's Dalea
- Prairie Clover
Synonyms
- Dalea phleoides microphylla (Torr. & A.Gray) Barneby [valid]
- Kuhnistera microphylla (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Heller [valid]
- Petalostemon microphyllum (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Heller [unknown]
- Petalostemon phleoides microphyllus Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
- Petalostemon microphyllus (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Heller [unknown]
Description
Dalea drummondiana (also called Drummond's Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has purple flowers and pinnate leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, savannas, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Dalea drummondiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalea drummondiana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea drummondiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Dalea drummondiana
Dalea drummondiana is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Dalea drummondiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Dalea drummondiana
How tall does this plant grow?
Up to 4 feet
What type of soil does this plant prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
Species in the Dalea genus
Dalea aenigma,
Dalea foliolosa,
Dalea laniceps,
Dalea abietifolia,
Dalea albiflora,
Dalea aurea,
Dalea azurea,
Dalea bicolor,
Dalea brachystachya,
Dalea brandegei,
Dalea caeciliae,
Dalea capitata,
Dalea carthagenensis,
Dalea cliffortiana,
Dalea compacta,
Dalea crassifolia,
Dalea cuniculo-caudata,
Dalea cyanea,
Dalea cylindrica,
Dalea dispar,
Dalea dorycnoides,
Dalea elata,
Dalea elegans,
Dalea emarginata,
Dalea eriophylla,
Dalea erythrorhiza,
Dalea exilis,
Dalea exserta,
Dalea fieldii,
Dalea filiciformis,
Dalea filiformis,
Dalea formosa,
Dalea frutescens,
Dalea galbina,
Dalea grayi,
Dalea greggii,
Dalea hallii,
Dalea hegewischiana,
Dalea hemsleyana,
Dalea hintonii,
Dalea hospes,
Dalea humifusa,
Dalea insignis,
Dalea jamesii,
Dalea jamesonii,
Dalea kuntzei,
Dalea lachnostachys,
Dalea lanata,
Dalea lasiathera,
Dalea leucosericea,
Species in the Fabaceae family