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    Dalea frutescens

    Also Known As

    • Black Dalea
    • Prairie Clover

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"
    • W: 30"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Dalea frutescens plant details

    Dalea frutescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dalea frutescens

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 IN wide, 8 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dalea frutescens

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Violet bloom, summer.

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dalea frutescens plant

    How to Grow Dalea frutescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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