Leucophyllum zygophyllum
Blue Ranger
Description
Evergreen shrub grows to 3' x 3'. Has gray green leaves and lavender blue flowers in the summer. Accepts full sun . Prefers well drained soil.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Formal, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways
Special Uses
Hedge
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.