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Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Compacta’ - Compact Texas Ranger

Market price from $7.25 to $21.99

Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Compacta’ is a special shrub known as the Compact Texas Ranger, a vibrant evergreen that hails from the heat of Southwest America and Mexico. The secret of its charm lies in its aesthetically pleasing form as it unfurls to a mature height and width of 3 to 5 feet. It sports a generous cloak of silvery, leathery leaves that serves as the perfect, striking backdrop to its primary allure – a profusion of petite, bell-shaped flowers that dress in the sinks of lavender. These enchanting blooms make their debut intermittently throughout the summer and autumn, performing their best show just after a rain shower. Unfazed by drought, wind, or heat, this sturdy evergreen relishes full sunlight and is right at home in well-drained soils. Pests and diseases don't trouble this beauty, making it an ideal companion for xeriscaping and desert landscaping, as well as a captivating accent or foundation plant, or a lush informal hedge. The Compact Texas Ranger proves that resilience and allure can go hand in hand, offering a low-maintenance yet magnificent addition to any garden or landscape.

  • Size: Up to 3-5 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: Lavender, bell-shaped flowers
  • Foliage: Silvery, leathery leaves
  • Water usage: Low (Drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Additional feature: Resistant to pests and diseases
  • Commonly purchased with Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Compacta’ (Compact Texas Ranger)

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