Dalea capitata 'Sierra Gold'

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Dalea Sierra Gold

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Small usually evergreen groundcover-like shrub to 1' high and 3' wide. Moderately fast. Abundant late spring to summer yellow spikes blooming into fall. Full Sun, Drought Tolerant. Best to cut to ground periodically in spring to induce new luxurious growth. Rabbits seem to avoid. Well drained sites. Mexican native. Can look scruffy in winter

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

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