Dalea frutescens (Black Dalea) erosion control Fall color is burgundy

Fall color is burgundy

The fruit will droop when fully ripe and may even split slightly when ready for harvest

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to shade Bloom color Red Bloom time Summer

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Gulf Coast Penstemon does best in part sun and bright shade

Dalea frutescens (Black Dalea) erosion control Fall color is burgundyBlack Dalea is a thornless, low growing, mounding shrub with feathery foliage and small purple flowers. Once established, it is very low maintenance. Black Dalea needs good drainage and full sun. It should not be fertilized or over watered. It prefers poor, shallow soils and performs well in xeric gardens, such as rock gardens or rocky slopes. It can be used for erosion control. It handles reflected heat well and it only needs occasional irrigation in