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    Dalea mollissima

    Also Known As

    • Dalea mollisima
    • Downy Dalea
    • Soft Prairie Clover

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"-12"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Dalea mollissima plant details

    Dalea mollissima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dalea mollissima

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dalea mollissima

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Dalea mollissima plant

    How to Grow Dalea mollissima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
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    Zones

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    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 30"

    • sun
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