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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

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    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

    Violet bloom, summer/fall

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Purple blooms.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    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

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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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    Dalea frutescens

    aka Black Dalea, Prairie Clover

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 30"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dalea frutescens flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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