Quick answer: Cenizo sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry |
| Soil | Rocky, well-drained soils including limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche |
| Bloom | Bloom intermittent, often after summer rain |
| Height | 2-5 ft, occasionally 10 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Nectar for insects, nesting site, cover, attracts butterflies, larval host for Theona Checkerspot and Calleta silkmoth |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Cenizo sage native?
Cenizo sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) is native to New Mexico and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Cenizo sage bloom?
Cenizo sage blooms intermittent, often after summer rain. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Cenizo sage need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Low water, Dry. Soil: Rocky, well-drained soils including limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche. Mature height: 2-5 ft, occasionally 10 ft tall.
Is Cenizo sage good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Nectar for insects, nesting site, cover, attracts butterflies, larval host for Theona Checkerspot and Calleta silkmoth.
Is Cenizo sage deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Cenizo sage is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Cenizo sage seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Leucophyllum frutescens on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Cenizo sage.
- Mexican buckeye Ungnadia speciosa
- Autumn sage Salvia greggii
- Red yucca Hesperaloe parviflora
- Yellow bells (esperanza) Tecoma stans
- Desert willow Chilopsis linearis
- Antelope-horns milkweed Asclepias asperula
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