Dalea lutea 'Sierra Moonrise'

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Yellow Flowered Dalea

 
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.