Wislizenus Dalea (Dalea versicolor var. sessilis)

   

Photograph of Wislizenus Dalea by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Wislizenus Dalea, Mountain Dalea, Sierra Madre Peabush, Mountain Indigo Bush
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Dalea versicolor var. sessilis (DAY-lee-uh ver-SIK-ah-lor variety SESS-ill-iss)
• Family: Fabaceae-Papilioniodeae (Pea Family)
• Geographic Range: Canyons and hills of southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and the western Sierra Madre Occidental of adjacent Chihuahua and Sonora, Mexico.
• Plant Form: Semi-deciduous to evergreen sub-shrub, 3' H x 4' W.
• Remarks: Small, open, slender branched, evergreen sub-shrub with dark green compound leaves and 1" spikes of small pea-like violet flowers from fall to early spring. Low to moderate water, full sun to light shade, good drainage, hardy to 10° F. Cut back in late spring to encourage dense growth. Commercial selection known as "Mountain Delight"™ available.

Last Update: 24 Jun 2002