Black Dalea
By Miwasatoshi - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3836331
Dalea frutescens
Size: 2-3' tall x 3-5' wide
Lighting requirements: Full sun
Seasonal interest: Summer-fall blooms
Winter: Semi-evergreen
Soil requirements: Well-drained, dry soil with low organic content
pH range: 6.6-8.5 (neutral to alkaline)
Zones: 8-13 (cold hardy to about 15 degrees)
Notes: An excellent xeriscape plant that does not require much fertilization.