Light. Full sun.
Water. Water sparingly. It handles drought and heat very well, while overwatering and poorly drained soil lead to root rot.
Soil and feeding. Needs well-drained soil; in high-rainfall areas, consider planting in a raised bed. Do not fertilize it.
Size. Kept to about 4 ft as a small hedge. Untrimmed, the species reaches 6–12 ft tall and wide.
Pruning. Prune to shape as needed. Flowers form on new wood.
Problems to watch. No serious pests. High humidity and warm nights can trouble this desert shrub, so give it an open, sunny, well-drained spot.
Good to know. It is moderately salt tolerant and needs little care once established. Pink to purple flowers come in flushes in summer and fall, often when humidity rises before rain.
Sources: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Leucophyllum frutescens
