This long-lived, durable, evergreen ground cover requires almost no maintenance. It forms a dense silvery mound of foliage, and blooms with fuzzy purple flowers in the spring and early summer. It thrives in full sun and reflected heat locations and is a great choice for steep banks. Plant in well-drained soil.
Dalea greggii (Trailing Indigo Bush)
Dalea greggii
Gregg Dalea, Gregg's Prairie Clover, Trailing Indigo Bush, Indigo Bush
This long-lived, durable, evergreen ground cover requires almost no maintenance. It forms a dense silvery mound of foliage, and blooms with fuzzy purple flowers in the spring and early summer. It thrives in full sun and reflected heat locations and is a great choice for steep banks. Plant in well-drained soil.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (ft) |
| Spacing | 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers |
| Tolerance | Cold, Deer, Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
