Dalea purpurea Echeveria but can become a garden

but can become a garden thug by seeding around in unwanted areas of the garden if the seed are allowed to fall

virtually all of the material sold in the US under this name is incorrectly identified

Akebono cast iron plant makes a great bold-textured addition to the Southern garden

then with blue fruit that persists into winter

Dalea purpurea Echeveria but can become a garden(aka: Petalostemon purpureum) Dalea, not to be confused with a poorly enunciated Dahlia, is a little known North American (most of the Central US) prairie native baptisia relative. The wiry 2' tall stalks, held at a 45 degree angle, are clothed with lacy fern like green foliage and topped from late spring through early summer with fascinating butterfly attracting purple flowers that resemble 2" long green pickles, each wearing a purple tutu. Dalea