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    Leucophyllum laevigatum

    Also Known As

    • Chihuahuan Sage

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Leucophyllum laevigatum plant details

    Leucophyllum laevigatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucophyllum laevigatum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cottage garden, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucophyllum laevigatum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Leucophyllum laevigatum plant

    How to Grow Leucophyllum laevigatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Leucophyllum frutescens

    aka Texas Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - shade
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum'

    aka Barometer Bush, Compact Texas Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum' flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Leucophyllum frutescens 'Convent'

    aka Convent Sage Cenizo

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Leucophyllum frutescens 'Convent' flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Monterrey'

    aka Monterrey Cenizo

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Monterrey' flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Leucophyllum langmaniae 'San Jose'

    aka San Jose Cenizo

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Leucophyllum langmaniae 'San Jose' flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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