Dalea lutea 'Sierra Moonrise'
Yellow Flowered Dalea
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.