Lynn’s legacy leucophyllum
Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy'
Description:
Showy, bright, lavender-violet flowers bloom through summer and fall; dense-growing, medium-sized shrub has fuzzy, light-green leaves all year; very adaptable plant that tolerates heat, wind, and alkaline soil; requires little pruning as a shrub but can be successful as a hedge if sheared; attracts many beneficial insects.
Native to:
Southwestern US
Plant Type:
Shrub
Height:
4-6 ft
Width:
4-6 ft
Flower Color:
Purple
Bloom Period:
August-October
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Hummingbirds
Song Birds
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Very Low (deep watering once a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Little or none; prune to shape in spring. Can be cut back hard to rejuvenate.