Re: Leucophyllum frutescens
- Subject: Re: Leucophyllum frutescens
- From: K* H*
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 12:52:33 -0700 (PDT)
Odd this plant in the figwort family isn't more common in California, looks
as though it is indeed quite drought tolerant. Maybe it needs more heat,
anyone out there know? It's also called 'purple sage' 'texas ranger'
and 'silver leaf' References say it's reasonably easy from seed.
> I recently returned from a trip to Texas and Louisianna where I saw
> this lovely shrub in bloom all over the gulf region. It is marketed at
> garden stores by the name of "silverado sage." It looks like it might
> do well as a med-plant, but I wanted to ask the experts first. Has
> anyone had experience growing this plant in non-humid conditions?
> Also, are there any restrictions taking American plants out of the
> country? Karen in Athens
