Dalea greggii (Gregg's Dalea)

Also know as Trailing Indigo Bush, Feather Dalea or Crawling Dalea. Gregg's Dalea is a sprawling, mat-forming ground cover with feathery texture and fragrant foliage. It blooms profusely in spring and may bloom sporadically throughout the season. It is a tough, drought tolerant plant for hot, dry spots. Gregg's Dalea grows in rocky or sandy soils that drain well, and it tolerates alkaline soils. It does not like standing water or clay soil. It grows quickly and blooms within its first year. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Purple Bloom time Spring, sporadically throughout summer Mature height 1-2 ft Mature spread 2-4 ft Attracts Butterflies, bees Deer resistant Yes Notes Native bee friendly DISTRIBUTION MAPS USDA MAP BONAP MAP Present in state Present in county and native Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state Not present in state Present and rare, native in county Previously present, now extinct Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)