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Indigo Bush
Scientific Name: Dalea versicolor Zucc.
Synonym: Parosela versicolor
Family: Fabaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 12-13 USDA: 8-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix Heat Tolerance: Excellent Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Sonoran desert (Mexico, Arizona) Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub to 4 feet tall 5 feet spread Watering Needs: Little water, twice a month when established, long roots will find water some distance away

Blooming Habits:
Clusters of purple flowers in spring, fall, and winter