Leucophyllum frutescens
Texas Ranger, Texas Sage, Cenizo
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. - 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
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.