Upright Blue RangerThe Best Upright Texas Sage for Phoenix Privacy Screens Upright Blue Ranger (Leucophyllum zygophyllum 'Upright Blue Ranger') is a standout Texas Sage selection prized for its tall, columnar growth habit, silvery blue foliage, and rich purple blooms that appear after monsoon rains. This evergreen shrub reaches 56 feet tall with a tight 45 foot spread, making it one of the best choices for narrow hedge rows and structured desert landscapes. It thrives

Spring (Feb to Apr): Fast flush of new ruffled leaves and the best second planting window

Is Squid Agave truly spineless

Run length Plants at 3

making it an excellent choice for filling large beds

blue-green leaf features a bold

it slows during peak summer heat but resumes in September and October as temperatures drop

Their stately presence

Colorful Hedge & Privacy Screen

Attribute Detail Scientific Name Vitex agnus-castus Common Names Chaste Tree

000 years old

Ripple Agave Mature Height 3–4 feet Mature Width 4–5 feet Growth Rate Moderate to fast — adds 4–8 inches per year in Phoenix Sun Full sun to partial shade

Staking — large specimens may need temporary staking for 6–12 months until roots anchor