Leucophyllum frutescens
Texas Ranger, Texas Sage, Cenizo
Description
Texas ranger is a dense shrub that grows 8' high and wide. It has pink flowers in the summer and gray foliage. It tolerates wind, heat and full sun. It is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds.
Maintenance Tips
Leucophyllum frutescens is a Texas native shrub that is often used in California native gardens because it works well with other natives. It is commonly called Texas Ranger, and it has a natural growth habit reaching up to 8' tall and wide at maturity. This plant is extremely drought and heat-tolerant and rarely requires any irrigation or fertilizer once it is established. The best way to keep the plant as low maintenance as possible is to plant it in full sun with well-drained soil and allow it the space it needs to reach its mature size. It will not require deadheading or even pruning if it is given the necessary space. If it needs to be pruned to improve its shape, it can be thinned out by removing some of the longest branches and allowing sunlight into the interior of the plant
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.