Purpletassels
Dalea gattingeri
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: dalea
Plant ID (slug): dalea-gattingeri
Numeric ID: 21259
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Dalea gattingeri is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
N. America - Tennessee to N.W. Alabama.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Tea Root - chewed [46, 105, 161]. A tea-like beverage is made from the dried leaves[105, 161, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Dalea gattingeri Purpletassels