Dalea frutescens

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Dalea frutescens

Black Dalea

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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

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.