Dalea frutescens (Black Dalea) erosion control but adventive & escaped in

but adventive & escaped in state Not present in state Present and rare

yellow Bloom time Spring Attracts Hummingbirds Deer resistant Yes Host plant Plebeian sphinx moth Notes Evergreen vine

butterflies Notes Small blooms are followed by magenta purple berries

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Red

Dalea frutescens (Black Dalea) erosion control but adventive & escaped inBlack 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