About Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M.Johnst.
Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M.Johnst. produces solitary axillary flowers that are bell- or funnel-shaped, with five lobes and two lips. This species grows in rocky, calcareous soils. In ecological interactions, Leucophyllum frutescens acts as a host plant for the caterpillars of the theona checkerspot (Chlosyne theona) and the calleta silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta). For cultivation, this plant, commonly known as Texas sage, is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used for edging and area plantings in warmer, drier climates. It needs very little water, can be easily shaped into hedges, and produces blooms across its entire surface. It is available in many different cultivars, including 'Green Cloud', 'White Cloud', 'Compacta', 'Convent', and 'Bert-Star'.
