Cenizo, Purple Sage, Texas Ranger, Texas Barometer Bush, Texas Silverleaf, Texas Sage, Silverleaf
Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas Ranger) is a rounded, dense, evergreen shrub noted for its attractive, soft to the touch, silvery leaves, 1 in. long (2.5 cm). Borne in the leaf axils, rose-purple bell-shaped flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), appear at varying times of the year, often after summer showers, therefore the common name of barometer bush. These burst into bloom for only a few days at a time, in the summer and fall, depending on rainfall. They smother the branches, creating a breathtaking floral display, and attract bees and hummingbirds. Delicate and elegant when in bloom, Texas Ranger requires little care. A show-stopper as a specimen, it is perfect for shrub and perennial borders or large containers. A grouping of several individuals makes a pretty screen or hedge.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Common names | Texas Sage, Texas Ranger, Purple Sage, Silverleaf, Cenizo |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Common names | Texas Sage, Texas Ranger, Purple Sage, Silverleaf, Cenizo |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas Ranger) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas Ranger) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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