| Common Name |
Black Dalea, Sierra Negra,
Black Indigobush, Black Prairie Clover |
| Latin Name |
Dalea frutescens |
| Native Habitat |
Southwest U.S. and Mexico |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Water |
Once or twice per month
|
| Height X Width |
3 feet X 4 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
None |
| Leaves |
Dark green, fine texture,
evergreen |
| Garden Suitability |
Thornless, Butterly |
| Ornamental Value |
Summer and fall bright
lavender flowers |
| Nature Value |
Browsed by wild game,
extremely attractive to bees and butterflies |
| Native American Uses |
None known |
| Links |
|
| Images and data |
http://cals.arizona.edu/pima/gardening/aridplants/Dalea_frutescens.html |
| Images
and data |
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Fabaceae/Dalea_frutescens.html |
| Images and
data |
http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/nativeshrubs/daleafrutescen.htm |
| Images and
data |
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/nativeshrubs/daleafrutescen.htm |
| Images and
data |
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Fabaceae/Dalea_frutescens.html |
| Images and
data |
http://www.utep.edu/leb/gardens/plants/DtoF/daleafru.htm |
| Images and
data |
http://www.finegardening.com/plantguide/dalea-frutescens-sierra-negra.aspx |
| Images and
data |
http://www.delange.org/DaleaBlack/DaleaBlack.htm |
| Images and
data |
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/67803/ |
| Images and
data |
http://www.mswn.com/Plant%20Info%20Sheets/Dalea%20frutescens%20Sierra%20Negra.pdf |
| Distribution |
http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/cgi/b98_map?genus=Dalea&species=frutescens |
|
Nursery |
Oak Hills Nursery, 13874 Ranchero Road, Oak Hills,
92345, 760-947-6261 |
