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Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas Ranger, Cenizo, Texas Sage

Plant photo of: Leucophyllum frutescens
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Texas ranger is a dense shrub that grows from 6-8 ft high and wide. It has pink flowers in the summer and gray foliage. It tolerates wind, heat and full sun. It is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. - Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers