This evergreen shrub is an Arizona native. It has an open, rounded form with delicate silver foliage. Masses of violet flowers produced in the winter and early spring attract bees. This plant thrives in full sun and reflected heat exposures, and requires well-drained soils.
Dalea pulchra (Indigo Bush)
Dalea pulchra
Indigo Bush, Pretty Dalea, Bush Dalea, Santa Catalina Prairie Clover
This evergreen shrub is an Arizona native. It has an open, rounded form with delicate silver foliage. Masses of violet flowers produced in the winter and early spring attract bees. This plant thrives in full sun and reflected heat exposures, and requires well-drained soils.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Season | Spring, Early Spring, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate |
| Height | 2' - 5' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 5' (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' - 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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