Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Rio Bravo' (Langman's Sage, Rio Bravo Texas Ranger)
Langman's Sage is a hybrid of the native species of foothills and dry washes of the southwest and Mexico. It has small silver or green leaves, and violet blue flowers. Do not require pruning.
To plant in well drained soil, in partial to full sun. Needs occationally watering. Drought, heat and salt tolerant.
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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Arabic Name: لوكفيلو
Pronunciation: loo-koh-FIL-um lang-MAN-ee-ay
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Plant type: Shrub
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Origin: Hybrid Origin
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Heat Zones: 8 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 8 to 13
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Uses: Hedge, Border Plant, Rock Garden
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Upright
Canopy Density: Dense
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 m
Spread at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 meters
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Companion Plants: Chilopsis, Melampodium, Salvia, Hesperaloe, Sedum, Kalanchoe
Notes
Attracts hummingbirds.
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Foliage
Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Shape: Spatulate
Leaf Margins: Undulate, Entire
Leaf Texture: Hairy
Leaf Scent: Pleasant
Color(growing season): Green, Silver
Color(changing season): Green, Silver
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Flower
Flower Type: Solitary
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Purple, Blue
Seasons: Summer, Fall
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Trunk
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Fruit
Seasons: Summer, Fall
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Good
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Cutting