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Dalea greggii
Also Known As
- Trailing Indigo Bush
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Dalea greggii plant details
Dalea greggii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dalea greggii
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dalea greggii
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Dalea greggii
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Dalea greggii plant
How to Grow Dalea greggii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"
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- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun
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- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 30"
- sun
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