Alternate name: Black Dalea

Family: Fabaceae, Pea view all from this family

Description Black Prairie Clover or Black Dalea is a 1-3 ft., rounded or often spreading, thornless shrub. Delicately compound leaves adorn the many forked branches. Magenta, pea-like flowers occur in terminal spikes.

Habitat Dry, scrubby, limestone hills.

Range S.e. Oklahoma, south and west to w. Texas, New Mexico, and n. Mexico.

Discussion Overwatering and/or fertilization can cause legginess, weak growth, and reduced flowering. Drought-resistant. Once established, this plant requires little or no maintenance.

Comments Overwatering and/or fertilization can cause legginess, weak growth, and reduced flowering. Drought-resistant. Once established, this plant requires little or no maintenance.

Exposure Preference Sun.

Flower June - September

Native Distribution S.e. Oklahoma, s. & w. to w. Texas, New Mexico & n. Mexico

Site Preference Dry, scrubby, limestone hills

Soil Preference Dry, limestone soils.

Wildlife Value Rabbits and deer will browse on this plant.