{"product_id":"black-dalea-dalea-frutescens","title":"Black Dalea (Dalea frutescens)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eBlack Dalea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDalea frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Prairie Clover, Shrubby Dalea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\u003cbr\u003e\n      North Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pollinator Favorite, Nectar Source\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Xeriscape, Pollinator Garden, Naturalized Planting, Border Planting\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Clumping\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Spring, Summer\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact native shrub with fine-textured foliage and deep purple blooms that thrive in dry, sunny landscapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Black Dalea forms a dense, rounded shrub with delicate foliage and small, dark purple flowers. It provides a refined, textured look while supporting pollinators in low-water gardens.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact shrub ideal for smaller spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent drought tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdds fine texture to plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  A strong nectar source for bees and other pollinators during its bloom period.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  As a native legume, it contributes to soil health and supports beneficial insect activity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in full sun with well-drained soil. It performs well in rocky, sandy, or limestone soils and is well-suited to xeriscape and native plantings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eXeriscape and low-water gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunny beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalized plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates rocky or limestone conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Requires minimal maintenance. Light pruning can help maintain shape if desired.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment; once established, Black Dalea is highly drought tolerant and performs best in well-drained soils.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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