Leucophyllum frutescens
Texas Ranger
Description
Texas ranger is a dense shrub that grows from 6'-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. Additional names: Texas Sage, Cenizo - Cornflower Farms
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
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.