Dalea capitata 'Sierra Gold'
Dalea Sierra Gold
Description
Small usually evergreen groundcover-like shrub to 1' high and 3' wide. Moderately fast. Abundant late spring to summer yellow spikes blooming into fall. Full Sun, Drought Tolerant. Best to cut to ground periodically in spring to induce new luxurious growth. Rabbits seem to avoid. Well drained sites. Mexican native. Can look scruffy in winter
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Gold, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.