Dalea frutescens (Black Dalea) erosion control butterflies Notes Small blooms are

butterflies Notes Small blooms are followed by magenta purple berries

Fall color is burgundy

It it is a perfect fit for a hot

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to shade Bloom color Red Bloom time Summer

you can pick them to make a jelly or just eat them straight off the bush

Dalea frutescens (Black Dalea) erosion control butterflies Notes Small blooms areBlack Dalea is a thornless, low growing, mounding shrub with feathery foliage and small purple flowers. Once established, it is very low maintenance. Black Dalea needs good drainage and full sun. It should not be fertilized or over watered. It prefers poor, shallow soils and performs well in xeric gardens, such as rock gardens or rocky slopes. It can be used for erosion control. It handles reflected heat well and it only needs occasional irrigation in