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Leucophyllum

Slow-growing plant with small trumpet-shaped blooms in the heat of summer. Silvery green foliage makes a nice contrast with other green plants. Excellent for hot or dry locations as a hedge or flowering shrub.

Companion Plants

Common Boxwood

Italian Cypress

Spreading Juniper

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Leucophyllum

  • Botanical name

    Leucophyllum frutescens

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    4-6' (1-2 m)

  • Habit

    Rounded

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Every other day

  • Bloom Color

    Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Protect from standing water in winter