Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Scrophulariaceae

Genus:

Leucophyllum

Species:

Leucophyllum minus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Purple, Violet

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: New Mexico, Texas

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained calcareous soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to limestone outcrops; drought-tolerant