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Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas Ranger

Plant photo of: Leucophyllum frutescens
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Rounded dense shrub that grows quickly to 6' x 6'. Flowers are white, pink or purple and appear as a result of monsoon rains. Tolerates reflected sun. Good informal hedge. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.