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Trailing Indigo Bush

Dalea Greggii

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Overview

Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea greggii) is an evergreen, drought-tolerant groundcover with a spread of 4-6 feet. This low-maintenance perennial showcases silvery-green foliage and thrives in USDA zones 7-11. From spring to summer, it blooms with purple flowers, attracting pollinators. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Mature height reaches about 1-2 feet. Ideal for rock gardens and desert landscapes, it adds texture and year-round interest.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Type Ground coverClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — meaning it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — scientifically known as Dalea greggiiTrailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — Ideal for rock gardens and desert landscapes, it adds texture and year-round interestTrailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — Mature height reaches about 1-2 feetTrailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soilsTrailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — This perennial is native to desert regionsTrailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea greggii) is an evergreen, drought-tolerant groundcover with a spread of 4-6 feet+2

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — meaning it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — scientifically known as Dalea greggii
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — Ideal for rock gardens and desert landscapes, it adds texture and year-round interest
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — Mature height reaches about 1-2 feet
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soils
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — This perennial is native to desert regions
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea greggii) is an evergreen, drought-tolerant groundcover with a spread of 4-6 feet
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — From spring to summer, it blooms with purple flowers, attracting pollinators
Trailing Indigo Bush (Dalea Greggii) — This low-maintenance perennial showcases silvery-green foliage and thrives in USDA zones 7-11
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