Groundcover · Deer-resistant
Gregg's Dalea
Dalea greggii
Also called: Black Dalea, Gregg's Prairie Clover
A silvery, trailing groundcover that spills over walls and banks and dots itself with small purple flowers. Among the most heat- and drought-proof natives for covering hot ground.
Growing & care
Wants full sun and sharp drainage; rots if overwatered. Excellent on slopes and rock walls. Trim edges to keep it in bounds.
Bloom season
In bloom: Apr–Aug · Colors: purple
Where to buy
Look for gregg's dalea (Dalea greggii) at: native Texas nurseries.
Sources
Range, nomenclature, and the USDA symbol above come from the federal plant record for this species. Check it yourself:
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Plant it with
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