Golden Dalea
Dalea capitata 'Sierra Gold'
Golden Dalea is a shrub for edging, groundcover, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 30 cm |
| Spread | 90 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 8a-10b, RHS H4 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 30 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 90 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 8a to 10b and rated H4 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Golden Dalea's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Autumn Sagefor height behind it
- Aztec Lilyto flower when it does not
- Black Daleato edge in front
- Century Plantfor height behind it
- Chihuahuan Sagefor height behind it
- Chocolate Flowerto edge in front
Garden styles
Modern Wildlife garden Xeriscape (low-water)
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: