Silky Prairie Clover (Dalea Villosa) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Dalea villosa, known as Silky Prairie Clover, is a native perennial legume with cylindrical spikes of tiny flowers featuring long pale yellow-tipped stamens.

Silky Prairie Clover

Silky Prairie Clover

Dalea Villosa

Dalea villosa, known as Silky Prairie Clover, is a native perennial legume with cylindrical spikes of tiny flowers featuring long pale yellow-tipped stamens.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Silky Prairie Clover

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Silky Prairie Clover
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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Dalea