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Dalea lutea
Also Known As
- Dalea caudata
- Dalea cinerea
- Dalea leucostoma
- Parosela lutea
- Gold Dalea
- Prairie Clover
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Dalea lutea plant details
Dalea lutea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dalea lutea
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dalea lutea
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Dalea lutea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6'
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
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
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
aka Petalostemon searlsiae, Prairie Clover
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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