Also known as Prairie Clover · 98 gardener saves

Dalea: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Dalea, the genus most gardeners know as prairie clover. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

1 varietiesZones 4–9Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Dalea varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Dalea questions

How many types of Dalea are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Dalea varieties. The most popular — ranked by 98 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Dalea grow in?

Across its varieties, Dalea covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Dalea bloom?

Most Dalea varieties bloom in early to mid summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Dalea should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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Design with Dalea in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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