Dalea greggii
Trailing Indigo Bush
Description
Groundcover that spreads to 2' x 6' at a moderate rate. Leaves are tiny and silvery green. Lavender-purple flowers appear in spring and last through summer. Accepts reflected sun. Tolarates tough conditions. Long lived & durable groundcover. Good for steep banks. Susceptible to rot with overwatering. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.