Dalea frutescens 'Sierra Negra'
Black Dalea cv.
Description
Small shrub grows at a moderately fast rate to 3' x 4'. Medium green lacey foliage, with rose-purple flower custers that appear fall to early winter. Nice for fall and winter color. Attracts quail and butterflies. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Weather changes - so should your watering schedule. Be sure to make seasonal watering adjustments at a minimum.