Re: Leucophyllum frutescens
- Subject: Re: Leucophyllum frutescens
- From: R* F* D*
- Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 11:26:56 -0400 (EDT)
At 12:52 PM 6/18/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>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.
It is perfectly hardy in North Carolina zone 7. The North Carolina Stae Zoo
in Asheboro has several types on display in their Sonoran Desert House
outdoor landscape.
Richard F. Dufresne
313 Spur Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27406 USA
336-674-3105
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