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Dalea, Black
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Botanical Name
Dalea frutescens
Plant Type
Shrubs
Plant Height Min
1ft
Plant Height Max
3ft
Light
Sun
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Purple
Plant Spread Min
3ft
Plant Spread Max
3ft
Water Needs
Very Low
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Native to dry, limestone soils; requires little water; long roots will find water some distance away; excellent nectar source; may shear back after first frost browns leaves