Searles prairie clover

Dalea searlsiae

Native, non-toxic perennial legume with pink to purple flowers, blooming April to August. Occurs in sandy or gravelly soils of sagebrush, shrub steppe and woodland habitats; 3,000 to 8,000 ft. elevation. Primarily insect pollinated. Highly palatable browse to herbivores and many types of wildlife. Intolerant of overgrazing. Use for restoration, beautification, roadsides and habitat improvement. Similar to Western prairie clover (D. ornata)