Life Span
Annual
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Annual
Leucophyllum frutescens
Number of Varieties
1830
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40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-118-10
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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-
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Cottage garden, Mixed Border