Texas Sage Plant
Botanical Name: Leucophyllum frutescens
Common Name: Texas Sage, Purple Sage, Ash Bush, Silverleaf
| Plant Family: | Scrophylariaceae |
| Mature Size: | 3'-5' x 3' |
| Bloom Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Form: | 5 Lobed, Tubular |
| Bloom Time: | Summer |
| Zone: | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Fragrance: | None |
| Water Needs: | Minimal once well established |
| Light Needs: | Full sun |
| Key Features: | Showy, long lasting flowers, easy care |
| Suggested Uses: | Borders, Mixed Beds, Accent, Potted, Hedge |
About Purple Texas Sage:
Texas sage is one of the easiest care and most versatile plants available for Southern landscapes. It can withstand extend periods of drought, moderately low temperatures, the scalding summer heat of both the dry desert or the steamy tropics. It doesn't mind salt spray, and as long as the soil drains well, it will tolerate a wide range in ph, and actually prefers to not be fed too often. Actually growing in rich soil and or frequent feeding will decrease bloom.
Texas sage grows slowly and does not require frequent pruning. It prefers full sun and can withstand and is a good choice for hot dry areas where other plants might not thrive.
The soft silver velveted foliage is attractive and adds interesting color and texture when Texas Sage is not blooming. When the five lobed tublar flowers begin to emerge in mid summer the bright purple is a very showy and attractive contrast. The bloom is showy and long lasting.
For the best results with
Texas Sage Plant:
- Plant in soil that is very well draining
- Locate in the full sun
- Provide moderate irrigation until well established
- Take care not to over water mature plants
- Use plant food sparingly
- Prune lightly to encourage dense inner branching
Leucophyllum frutescens - Texas Sage
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