White Prairie Clover is a close relative of Purple Prairie Clover, bearing dense cylindrical spikes of white flowers that bloom progressively through summer. Like its purple cousin, it is a nitrogen-fixing prairie legume that thrives on dry, well-drained soils across the Great Plains. Growing 1–2.5 feet tall, it is an excellent prairie restoration plant and pollinator garden addition. It is equally drought-tolerant and is a reliable indicator of good-quality native prairie.
Best time to see a White Prairie Clover
The best time to see a White Prairie Clover is June–July, when about 79% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,528 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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