Shrubs
Chihuahuan Sage
Leucophyllum laevigatum
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Chihuahuan sage features fragrant flowers and serves as a good informal hedge. This shrub accepts poor soils.
The Basics
Type: ShrubsSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 10°FWater: Very LowNative To: Chihuahuan DesertGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 4'Mature Width: 5'Mature Form: Rounded, openFoliage
EvergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: FineWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: PurpleSeason: Summer, FallComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F156720304821bf3.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward