Botanical Name: Leucophyllum frutescens
Common Name: Texas ranger Type of Plant: dicot: shrubby perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, densely branched shrub, forms a full, oval to rounded canopy with silvery foliage Height 5-10' (12') Spread 6-8' Growth Rate slow to moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers well draining, tolerates most, incl. alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 7-24); thrives in desert areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate/opposite, elliptic-oval, distinctly silvery gray on both surfaces, 1/2-1" long, young stems also gray Flowers purple/lavender, bell-shaped, 1" across, solitary, axillary – June through August Fruit small, 1/4" capsule Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: excellent filler/hedge material for dry, hot areas where silver gray foliage color is desired; needs summer heat for good flower production – slope plantings Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soak – little watering is required after established Fertilizing little required Pruning occasionally head back to control size and form Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southwest Texas/Mexico Family: Scrophulariaceae Notes: |
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