Leucophyllum frutescens (Green Texas Sage) hummingbird friendly Prairie Flameleaf Sumac is a

Prairie Flameleaf Sumac is a winner if you are looking to a large shrub or small tree with excellent fall color in reds and oranges

It has significant drought tolerance and requires sharp drainage

It has good cold tolerance

It is a host plant to various butterfly species

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Leucophyllum frutescens (Green Texas Sage) hummingbird friendly Prairie Flameleaf Sumac is aGreen Texas sage is a semi evergreen native shrub with green foliage and purple flowers. It is an excellent shrub that works both as a specimen and planted in groupings. Texas sage is drought tolerant and prefers deep and infrequent watering once established. It cannot handle wet feet but is not fussy otherwise. Planted in full sun and with good drainage, this Texas tough shrub will delight with its attractive foliage and arresting blooms. Trim to