Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum'

Also Known As

Barometer Bush
Compact Texas Sage

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum' plant details

Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: hedge, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum'

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Drought-tolerant, this small silvery-leaved shrub produces orchid pink bell-like blooms during summer. S/D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Dense, slow-growing evergreen subshrub 3-4' tall with silvery-gray foliage and bell-shaped, purple flowers that appear sporadically throughout the year, and most heavily during summer. Often found naturally in dry climates and impoverished soil, Texas sage tolerates heat, wind and some alkali if drainage is good. Use as a clipped hedge, or mass it for use as a tall groundcover. Provide occasional water once established. Hardy to 20 °F. Southwestern North America.