Dalea versicolor v. sessilis
Weeping Dalea
Description
Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 4'. Tiny dark green leaves give this plant a fine texture. The flowering period of this plant is quite extended, lasting from fall through spring with clusters of purple flowers. Great for winter color. Accepts full sun, or partial shade. All Daleas require good drainage. Pruning in late spring will encourage dense growth. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.