LEUCOPHYLLUM ‘RIO BRAVO’

RIO BRAVO TEXAS RANGER

OVERVIEW:

Leucophyllum ‘Rio Bravo’ is a vigorous evergreen Texas Ranger selected for its attractive silver-gray foliage, dense branching and abundant purple flowers. Its strong performance in heat and drought makes it particularly well suited to Southwestern landscapes. The compact form works effectively for screening, hedges and large-scale mass plantings.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Leucophyllum ‘Rio Bravo’
Common Name: Rio Bravo Texas Ranger
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Suggested Uses: Hedges, screens, medians, xeriscape landscapes

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5–8 ft.
Width: 5–8 ft.
Foliage: Silver-gray, evergreen
Flower: Purple, funnel-shaped
Bloom Period: Spring through fall
Growth Habit: Dense, upright to rounded

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low
Soil: Well-draining, alkaline soils
USDA Zone: 8–11