Andean Prairie Clover (Dalea Cylindriceps)

Andean Prairie Clover (Dalea cylindriceps) $11.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid to Late Summer (July-September) • Colors: Purple-pink cylindrical flowers • Flower Size: 1-2 inch dense flower spikes

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy to clay • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Primary attractor • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Host plant • Small Pollinators: Important food source

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Minimal water once established • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: No special care needed

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Little Bluestem

• Blanket Flower

• Prairie Coneflower

• Blue Grama Grass

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Nitrogen-fixing capabilities • Drought tolerant • Long blooming period • Excellent for prairie gardens • Deep taproot system

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring. Excellent for prairie gardens and xeriscaping. Very drought tolerant once established.