Appearance
The solitary axillary flowers are bell- or funnel-shaped, with five lobes and two lips. This species is found in rocky, calcareous soils.
Naming
Although commonly known as Texas sage, it is not a true sage and is distinct from the genus ''Salvia''. The species is also called Texas Ranger, Texas rain sage, cenizo, Texas silverleaf, Texas barometerbush, ash-bush, wild lilac, purple sage, senisa, cenicilla, palo cenizo, or hierba del cenizo.
Habitat
''L. frutescens'' is a host plant for the caterpillars of the Theona Checkerspot and Calleta Silkmoth.
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