Lemon Dalea (Dalea capitata)

   

Lemon Dalea. Photograph by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Lemon Dalea, Golden Dalea, Gold Dalea
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Dalea capitata (DAY-lee-uh cap-pih-TAY-tuh)
• Family: Fabaceae-Papilionoideae (Pea Family)
• Geographic Range: Coahuila, Mexico.
• Plant Form: Herbaceous perennial, 8" H x 3' W.
• Remarks: Low, semi-evergreen groundcover with fine textured, light green, aromatic foliage and small yellow, pea-like flowers in 3' spikes in late spring and fall. Both foliage and flowers are lemon scented. Low water, full sun, good drainage. Hardy to about 5° F, but loses leaves at about 25° F. Cut back in late winter for fast recovery in warm weather. Sold commercially as "Sierra Gold"™.

Last Update: 24 Jan 2003