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Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy'

Lynn's Legacy, Rio Bravo Bush

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Information by: The Plant Nerd Inc.        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.