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Trailing Indigo Bush
Dalea greggii
A native groundcover with silvery foliage and lavender-purple spring blooms, excellent for erosion control on slopes.
Features
Lavender-purple flowersErosion controlSilver foliageVery drought tolerant
Best Uses
Erosion controlSlope coverNative landscape
Ecological Value
Attracts
beesbutterflies
Wildlife Value
cover habitat
Quick Stats
Water NeedsVery Low (Xeric)
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size2 ft H × 6 ft W
Growth Ratemoderate
Maintenancelow
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonSpring-summer
Bloom ColorLavender-purple
Litter Levellow
ThornsNone
Native RegionWestern Texas, southern New Mexico, Arizona, Mexico
Design Styles
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.