Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Dalea frutescens flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Photo by Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Dalea frutescens

    Also Known As

    • Black Dalea
    • Prairie Clover

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"
    • W: 30"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    More Options

    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

    Landscape groups by tags

    See other plant types of Dalea for your garden

    Dalea greggii

    aka Trailing Indigo Bush

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dalea greggii close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
    View Plant

    More Options

    Dalea mollissima

    aka Dalea mollisima, Downy Dalea, Soft Prairie Clover

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dalea mollissima foliage by Stan Shebs
    View Plant

    Dalea pulchra

    aka Indigo Bush, Santa Catalina Prairie Clover

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dalea pulchra flower by Stan Shebs
    View Plant

    Dalea searlsiae

    aka Petalostemon searlsiae, Prairie Clover

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dalea searlsiae flower by Stan Shebs
    View Plant

    Dalea purpurea

    aka Dalea gatingeri, Dalea purpureum, Petalostemon purpureum, Purple Prairie Clover

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dalea purpurea flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
    View Plant

    More Options

    +5 more Dalea
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved