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Black dalea

Dalea frutescens

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This low, mounding, Southwest native shrub up to 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide has feathery foliage that contributes fine texture to a garden. While evergreen in milder climates, in temperate climates it is deciduous. Its small, pealike purple flowers appear in late summer and continue into fall.

Noteworthy CharacteristicsSuitable for a desert landscape

CareBlack dalea prefers lean soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant. Rejuvenate with heavy pruning in winter.

Propagation Propagate by seed either in situ or in pots.

Problems 

  • Genus : Dalea
  • Zones : 10, 9
  • Plant Height : 3 to 6 feet
  • Plant Width : 3 to 6 feet
  • Tolerance : Drought Tolerant
  • Moisture : Dry
  • Bloom Time : Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Fall Interest
  • Light : Full Sun
  • Growth Rate : Moderate
  • Flower Color : Pink
  • Characteristics : Showy Foliage
  • Plant Type : Shrubs

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