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Texas Sage, Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas Sage, Leucophyllum frutescens. August 23, 2006. Hillcrest Ranch.

Texas Sage, Leucophyllum frutescens	Texas Sage, Leucophyllum frutescens
Texas Sage, Leucophyllum frutescens	Texas Sage, Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas Sage Leucophyllum frutescens, Scrophulariaceae Family: ( Scrophulariaceae ) , Texas Sage. Also called: Purple sage. Considered to be one of the strongest shrubs around, Texas sage (sometimes called "Purple sage") can face droughts, freezes, high winds, salt spray, hungry deer, and full Arizona summer sunlight and will still remain beautiful. are generally disease and pest-free. They tolerate Arizona alkaline well-drained soils. The most common Texas sage has small gray-green leaves and lavender blossoms during the summer. It's abundant flower display and silver foliage makes this plant a fine addition to any southwestern landscape. It is best used as a border or low screen, is also a good accent plant in perennial/wildflower beds. It flowers greatly during the summer monsoons. Height: 5 - 8 feet tall, spread 4 to 6 feet. Flowers: Five-lobed tubular 1/2 - 1" flowers covering the plants with white, pink, lavender, purple, or blue blossoms. Blooming Time: Late February - March. Leaves: Leaves have a silver pubescence and an attractive felty touch. The leaves are wavy, oval, and 1/2 - 1 inch alternating leaves. Found: Native native of the Chihuahuan desert in Texas, New Mexico, and Northern Mexico. Elevation: 1,000 to 2,500 Feet. Habitat: Desert alkaline soil. Good Xeriscape landscaping plant. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken August 23, 2006. Hillcrest Ranch. Water slightly in Phoenix. Does best without fertilizer.