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Texas Ranger

Leucophyllum Frutescens

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Overview

Leucophyllum frutescens, commonly called Texas Ranger, is a hardy evergreen shrub native to the arid regions of Southwest Texas and Mexico. This drought-tolerant plant showcases silvery foliage and blooms prolifically with purple flowers after summer rains. It typically grows 2 to 6 feet high and wide, preferring full sun and well-draining soil. Ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering year-round interest and wildlife attraction. Zone: 8-11.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Subtropical

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — is a robust evergreen shrub that embodies the rugged charm of the Southwestern landscape; offering, image 48
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — hence its other common name; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering year-round interest and
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — hence its other common name; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering year-round, image 79
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — the Texas Ranger is highly drought-tolerant
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — pink and purple flowers in the garden; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering year-round
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — commonly called Texas Ranger; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering year-round, image 43
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — offering year-round visual interest with its periodic bursts of colorful allure
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — Pruning is seldom necessary
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — offering year-round visual interest with its periodic bursts of colorful allure, image 39
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — which serves as a backdrop for a profusion of violet
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — allowing for sufficient space when planting to accommodate their mature size; offering year-round visual interest with
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — which serves as a backdrop for a profusion of violet; with a similar spread of 4 to 6 feet, image 77
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — commonly called Texas Ranger; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering year-round, image 64
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — Pruning is seldom necessary; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering year-round, image 55
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — the Texas Ranger is an optimal selection; with a similar spread of 4 to 6 feet
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — allowing for sufficient space when planting to accommodate their mature size
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — pink and purple flowers in the garden
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — shrub with pink and purple blooms
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 8-11; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering, image 49
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — shrub for full; offering year-round visual interest with its periodic bursts of colorful allure
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — It\'s well-suited for xeriscaping; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering, image 52
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — which serves as a backdrop for a profusion of violet; with a similar spread of 4 to 6 feet
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — commonly called Texas Ranger
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 8-11; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering, image 70
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