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

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