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grow_n_gardn (CA, zone 10)

14 years ago

Hello, I have 2 plants I'd like to know more about, if possible. The first is one I've had for awhile and used to know the name of, but I've forgotten its name.

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The second plant was found in the backyard some time ago, when it was a seedling. It isn't something I planted. I thought I knew what it was up until recently when I noticed some variegated leaves appearing . It had previously only had pure green leaves. I'd like to know what it is.

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carol23_gw
14 years ago
The second plant is Hedera, Ivy.
Carol Patterson
14 years ago
The first looks like what we call Texas Sage or Purple Sage (Cenizo).
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gardenguru1950
14 years ago
The first is Leucophyllum frutescens, TEXAS RANGER.

The second is Hedera canariensis, ALGERIAN IVY. It has variegated forms and from seed it can be something in-between. Watch this one closely -- it can be pretty aggressive.

Joe
grow_n_gardn (CA, zone 10)
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you Carol, cedarstick and Joe for your replies. Leucophyllum and Hedera seem accurate. I didn't realize that there could be an Ivy with an "in-between" variegated form, very interesting, I am sort of fond of variegated plants but I will be monitoring this plant for anything extreme.
funnelweb
14 years ago
Yes. The first is no doubt Leucophylum, I have two of them 'cause they look a bit like Aussie natives and I've planted them in my Aussie natives gdn - although the flowers are not as conspicuous as yours. And, the second, definately an ivy but my experience with other than English ivy, is that the Canariensis variety is/was (only ever) varigated. But I'm sure there must be an (un)varigated form. Mind you, it is a bit rampent in this climate.

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