Hardiness zones:
Sunset 11-13
USDA 8 - 11
Landscape Use: Medium sized xeriscape shrub for medium to large areas
Form & Character: Evergreen shrub, semi-prostrate and spreading, refined and light in appearance, almost delicate
Growth Habit: Moderate 4' to 5' height with equal spread
Foliage/texture: Green small pinnately compound leaves, occasionally silvery tomentose, delicate fine texture
Flowers & fruits: Clusters of small magenta pink flowers, fruit inconspicuous
Seasonal color: Profusion of light magenta pink flowers during Spring (note that D. frutescens looks very similar but blooms during late summer and early fall)
Temperature: Tolerant, hardy to 15oF
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well drained
Watering: Much drought once established. Water infrequently during summer to prevent excessive leaf drop as this plant is adjusts to dry conditions by shedding foliage
Pruning: To control shape. Do not shear.
Propagation: Seed and cutting
Disease and pests: Root rot if drainage is poor
Additional comments: Informal looking shrub that is great for xeriscape landscapes. Great contrast with Encelia farinosa. There are 12 species of Dalea that are used in Arizona landscaping.