Dalea frutescens 'Sierra Negra'

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Black Dalea cv.

  
Plant photo of: Dalea frutescens 'Sierra Negra'
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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.