A hardy and versatile evergreen groundcover, Dalea capitata, commonly known as Lemon Dalea, is admired for its fine-textured, aromatic foliage and cheerful yellow flowers. This drought-tolerant plant blooms profusely from spring through fall, bringing bright color and texture to water-wise landscapes. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for erosion control, borders, and sunny slopes.
Dalea capitata (Lemon Dalea)
Dalea capitata
Lemon Dalea
A hardy and versatile evergreen groundcover, Dalea capitata, commonly known as Lemon Dalea, is admired for its fine-textured, aromatic foliage and cheerful yellow flowers. This drought-tolerant plant blooms profusely from spring through fall, bringing bright color and texture to water-wise landscapes. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for erosion control, borders, and sunny slopes.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Cold, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Frost, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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