This wonderful evergreen shrub has a loose, spiky form and small olive-green leaves. Its casual form makes it an ideal addition to native palettes. Periodically in the summer and fall, during periods of high humidity, it explodes with fragrant lavender flowers. A truly low maintenance plant, it only requires minor shaping in the spring. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. 'Summer Snow', a selection with refreshing white blossoms, has the same growth habits and cultural requirements as the more common lavender-flowering form.
Leucophyllum laevigatum (Chihuahuan Sage)
Leucophyllum laevigatum
Chihuahuan Sage, Chihuahuan Ranger
This wonderful evergreen shrub has a loose, spiky form and small olive-green leaves. Its casual form makes it an ideal addition to native palettes. Periodically in the summer and fall, during periods of high humidity, it explodes with fragrant lavender flowers. A truly low maintenance plant, it only requires minor shaping in the spring. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. 'Summer Snow', a selection with refreshing white blossoms, has the same growth habits and cultural requirements as the more common lavender-flowering form.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Lavender |
| Flower Season | Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate |
| Height | 4' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Spacing | 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Deer, Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
