Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Violet Silverleaf, Leucophyllum candidum

Violet Silverleaf, Leucophyllum candidum; March 22, 2006. Phoenix.

Violet Texas Ranger Leucophyllum candidum	Violet Silverleaf Leucophyllum candidum

Violet Silverleaf Leucophyllum candidum, Snapdragon or Figwort Family: ( Scrophulariaceae ), Violet Silverleaf. Also called: Cenizo, Big Bend Silverleaf, Violet Texas Ranger. A low evergreen shrub, or herbaceous perennial shrub. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. With its intense violet flowers that appear in the summer through fall in response to humidity or rainfall, it is an eye-catching plant. Height: About 3 - 5 feet in height. Spreading 2 - 5 feet. Flowers: Violet flowers. Blooming Time: February - May. Leaves: Silver - white, velvet leaves. Found: Found throughout Southwest USA, Northern Mexico. Elevation: 2,200 - 4,900 Feet. Habitat: Chalky/alkaline, Dry, Sandy, Well-drained/light soils. An ideal xeriscape landscape plant in Arizona. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken March 22, 2006. Phoenix.