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 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — commonly called Texas Ranger

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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$Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — It\'s well-suited for xeriscaping; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering, image 73$

Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — with a similar spread of 4 to 6 feet, image 74

Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — allowing for sufficient space when planting to accommodate their mature size; offering year-round visual, image 75

Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — Pruning is seldom necessary; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering year-round, image 76

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) — or white flowers that emerge following summer rainstorms; offering year-round visual interest with its, image 78

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 an optimal selection; with a similar spread of 4 to 6 feet, image 80

Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — pink and purple flowers in the garden; ideal for xeriscaping, it's a low maintenance choice offering, image 82

Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — offering year-round visual interest with its periodic bursts of colorful allure, image 81

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