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Dalea lutea 'Sierra Moonrise'

Yellow Flowered Dalea

Plant photo of: Dalea lutea 'Sierra Moonrise'
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Mounding evergreen shrub, small grayish green leaves, drought deciduous, 6' tall and wide. Blooms in late fall. Chihuahuan native, Full sun, drought tolerant. Evergreen in warm areas, loses in mid 20s. Give plenty of room to grow. In late winter, cutting back hard will induce new dense growth and more profuse fall flowering.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.