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Dalea frutescens

Black Dalea

Plant photo of: Dalea frutescens
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Small shrub grows at a moderately fast rate to 3' x 4'. Medium green lacey foliage, with rose-purple flower custers that appear fall to early winter. Nice for fall and winter color. Attracts quail and butterflies. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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.