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Black dalea

Dalea frutescens

Black dalea (Dalea frutescens) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jul–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–10a
Mature size
6"–3'
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Jul–Oct
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Black dalea (Dalea frutescens)
Dalea frutescens — Black dalea. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Linda Jo Conn, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Black dalea (Dalea frutescens) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jul–Oct. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, black dalea pairs naturally with: Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia), False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Prairie redroot (Ceanothus herbaceus).

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