Plant of the Month – August
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Sierra Gold Dalea
Dalea capitata ‘Sierra Gold’
This versatile, aromatic, flowering groundcover will perform beautifully for you in rock gardens, borders, narrow planters and medians, and even in areas with reflected heat.
- Plant Form: Semi-deciduous groundcover
- Water Use: Low
- Mature Size: 8 inches tall x 3 feet wide
- Exposure: Full or reflected sun
- Bloom Time: Spring and Fall (Mar – May & Aug – Oct)
- Native to: Mexico
- Hardiness: Cold hardy to 0°F
Sierra Gold Dalea is a creeping groundcover with aromatic (lemon-scented), fine-textured, bright green leaves. In spring and again in fall, the plant is covered by small, yellow, pea-like flowers in spikes. This hybrid of Mexican parents drops many of it leaves during its winter dormancy, when it may look unattractive (in mild winters, it may retain its foliage). Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Shear back by half in early spring after the last frost to rejuvenate the plant and keep it dense. Lovely in rock gardens, by patios, or in borders, and to create a soft backdrop for more pointed plants like yuccas, agaves, and tall cacti. Sierra Gold is a great choice for mass plantings in areas with reflected heat. Can be used in tight planting areas, such as medians and planters, due to its compact size and tolerance for reflected heat. Rabbits seem to leave this plant alone after establishment.
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