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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
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — is a robust evergreen shrub that embodies the rugged charm of the Southwestern landscape; offering, image 48

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) — shrub for full; offering year-round visual interest with its periodic bursts of colorful allure, image 63
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 8-11
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — shrub with pink and purple blooms; with a similar spread of 4 to 6 feet, image 62
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — requiring minimal irrigation once established
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — offering year-round visual interest with its periodic bursts of colorful allure, image 60
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — is a robust evergreen shrub that embodies the rugged charm of the Southwestern landscape
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — hence its other common name
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering year-round interest and wildlife attraction, image 46
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — or white flowers that emerge following summer rainstorms
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — with a similar spread of 4 to 6 feet, image 74
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