Dalea greggii

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Trailing Indigo Bush

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Groundcover that spreads to 2' x 6' at a moderate rate. Leaves are tiny and silvery green. Lavender-purple flowers appear in spring and last through summer. Accepts reflected sun. Tolarates tough conditions. Long lived & durable groundcover. Good for steep banks. Susceptible to rot with overwatering. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.