Dalea greggii     
Trailing indigo bush   
Fabaceae Family     

Form: mounding, creeping ground cover

leaf detail

Seasonality: evergreen
Size: to 2ft, spread to 9ft or greater
Leaves: small, compound, pinnate, slivery-gray, fuzzy
Flowers: small, pea-like, lavender; bloom in February and throughout summer
Fruit: tiny pod, not noticeable
Stems/Trunks: delicate mounding shape; stems root in contact with soil
Range/Origin: Chihuanhuan desert; elevations of 2000-4500ft; prefers rocky hillsides
Hardiness: not damaged at mid to low teens; in colder temperatures may die back to roots

LANDSCAPE VALUE:

• drought tolerant groundcover
• soil stabilizer
• medians
• rabbit resistant

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposure: full sun
• Water: infrequent; once every week or per two weeks; gets twiggy when stressed
• Soil: tolerant; requires adequate drainage
• Propagation: vegetatively; best success with cuttings taken in spring or fall
• Maintenance: minimal in the correct location; should be allowed to mound, not attractive when edged or sheared; cut back only to remove woody buildup and restore herbaceous character

beautifully kept mound of Dalea greggii

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