Cenizo, Chihuahuan Sage

Leucophyllumlaevigatum

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucophyllum (loo-koh-FIL-um)
Species
laevigatum (lee-vih-GAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Austin, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Castroville, TX | August 2006 | positive

I have taken cuttings at two different times this year. Once in early April. They were unsuccessful. Then again on August 12th, 2006. I h...Read More

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