Texas Ranger, Bubble Gum Sage, Fragrant Rain Sage

Leucophyllumpruinosum

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucophyllum (loo-koh-FIL-um)
Species
pruinosum (proo-in-NO-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Benson, Arizona

El Mirage, Arizona

Sonoita, Arizona

Vista, California(9 reports)

Las Vegas, Nevada

Austin, Texas

Brazoria, Texas

Bulverde, Texas

Canyon Lake, Texas

Harlingen, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2006 | positive

This is one of the very best plants I have found to use where water is scarce. I had one planted by the mailbox and it endured very hot a...Read More

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Canyon Lake, TX (Zone 9b) | February 2006 | positive

We have these Texas Silverado Sage, they bloom after any rain, or wetting. I wanted to know how to propogate them, and found out from th...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | October 2003 | positive

Most notable difference between this and other cenizos is the strong fragrance of grape bubble gum from the flowers. It is a nice xeric ...Read More

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