species 24,423 observations

Cenizo

Leucophyllum frutescens

Field notes

Supports All

47 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Theona Checkerspot, Calleta Silkmoth 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black Swallowtail, American Bumble Bee, White-lined Sphinx, Fiery Skipper 45

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: Low
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Heat Salt
Habit: Dense Erect Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.