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    Dalea pulchra

    Also Known As

    • Indigo Bush
    • Santa Catalina Prairie Clover

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Dalea pulchra plant details

    Dalea pulchra is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dalea pulchra

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dalea pulchra

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Dalea pulchra plant

    How to Grow Dalea pulchra

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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 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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