Blue Ranger
Leucophyllum zygophyllum
Latin Name
Leucophyllum zygophyllum
Common Name
Blue Ranger
Native Distribution
Chihuahuan Desert
Size: Normally rounded 3’ x 3’; if sheared, can reach 4’ - 6’
Flower: Periwinkle single flowers, about 3/4” across; blooms repeatedly from summer through fall
Foliage: Whitish/silver slightly cupped leaves covered with tiny hairs
Site Preferences: Full sun, sandy soil, good drainage; tolerates reflected heat
Landscape Uses: Accent, informal hedge or for contrast in a xeriscape landscape
Plant Characteristics
Moderately slow growth rate
Dense & globular
Generally evergreen; occasionally deciduous
Showy bloomer, especially in the fall
Hardy to 10F
Do not irrigate during winter months
Requires little pruning
•if planted in the right location
• lightly prune in late feb, if necessary
• do NOT shear