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    Leucophyllum frutescens

    Also Known As

    • Texas Sage

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Leucophyllum frutescens plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucophyllum frutescens

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucophyllum frutescens

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: alkaline and rocky

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Silver leaves provide a handsome backdrop to small purple flowers on this dense shrub. Very drought tolerant - xeric. Prefers gritty alkaline soil. Sometimes called Barometer Bush since flowering is often triggered by rains. Evergreen, 6'T x 4'WMinimum temperature: 10?F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Texas Sage is a shrub, screen or hedge plant in the south. Makes a great container plant in the north. Likes sun to part shade and is drought and heat resistant. The silvery grey leaves are covered with stellate silver hairs which give a great background to bright pink lavender bell shaped flowers most of the year. Attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. Likes well drained soil and is hardy in zones 8-10

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Hot pink flowers on a cool gray evergreen shrub. Put in the screaming hot sun and watch it shine!!

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Leucophyllum frutescens plant

    How to Grow Leucophyllum frutescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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