Hammock Prairie-clover

Dalea carnea
(Whitetassels)
Because it's a legume, it will grow well in poor soil.

There are multiple subspecies.



Wildflower garden. This is a low, wide-spreading plant that will do well near the front of the garden.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Wildlife

Birds and other small wildlife consume seeds (in pods).

Habitat

Dry flatwoods.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers
  • Larval host for southern dogface (Zerene cesonia).
  • Attracts pollinators, especially bees.