Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
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Leucophyllum frutescens
Number of Varieties
2530
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40000
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-108-10
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Feature Plant
Cottage garden, Mixed Border