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    Dalea bicolor

    Also Known As

    • Dalea canescens
    • Monterrey Blue Dalea

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Dalea bicolor plant details

    Dalea bicolor is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dalea bicolor

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dalea bicolor

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Dalea bicolor plant

    How to Grow Dalea bicolor

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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