Leucophyllum frutescens

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Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) is an evergreen shrub in the plantago family Plantaginaceae, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is not a true sage, having no relationship to the genus Salvia. The species is also called Texas Ranger, Silverleaf, or Cenizo.

The solitary axillary flowers are bell- or funnel-shaped, with five lobes and two lips. These shrubs are found in sandy soils and have a high salt tolerance. They have become popular for edge and area plantings in warmer and drier areas; they require minimal water, are easily shaped into hedges, and bloom over their entire surface. It is available in a variety of cultivars, including "Green Cloud"

External links

• Page on L. frutescens from Texas Native Plants Database

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