Dalea frutescens (Black Dalea)

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Black Dalea is a thornless, low-growing, mounding shrub with feathery foliage and small purple flowers. Once established, it is very low maintenance.

Black Dalea needs good drainage and full sun. It should not be fertilized or over-watered. It prefers poor, shallow soils and performs well in xeric gardens, such as rock gardens or rocky slopes. It can be used for erosion control. It handles reflected heat well and it only needs occasional irrigation in the summer.

Black Dalea blooms from late summer to mid fall, and it looks quite showy when in bloom. It should be trimmed in late winter or early spring to keep its dense shape.

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Mid summer to mid fall
Mature height 1-3 ft
Mature spread 3-5 ft
Attracts Bees, butterflies
Host plant Dogface butterfly
Notes Native bee, bumble bee and honey bee friendly. Needs good drainage.

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)