Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy'
Lynn's Legacy, Rio Bravo Bush
Description
Collected by Lynn Lowrey, an east Texas pioneer plantsman. He chose this clone for its profuse and frequent flower displays. It grows slowly to 5' tall and wide with dense mounded form. Its rich green foliage is a wonderful background for the lavender flowers. Not as dependent as others on humidity for flowering. Called Lynn's Everblooming in Texas
Maintenance Tips
Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy' is a hybrid of the Mexican native and has been selected for its profuse flowering and long blooming cycle. The flowers are a vibrant purple and completely cover the 5’ by 5’ shrub in the spring. It has a very regular growth habit, creating a nicely formed upright shrub. This plant is extremely drought and heat-tolerant and rarely requires any irrigation or fertilizer once it is established. The best way to keep this extremely low maintenance 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 becomes too woody, 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
3-6'
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.