Texas Sage 'Compact'
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Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum'
Cenizo, Purple Sage, Texas Ranger, Texas Barometer Bush, Texas Silverleaf, Texas Sage, Silverleaf
Compact Texas Sage is a shrub that can grow up to 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It has a low canopy and can be planted under power lines. This shrub grows mediumly and can live for over 40 years under ideal conditions.
It prefers full sunlight and well-drained soil with dry to average moisture levels. It cannot survive in standing water, but it can tolerate drought conditions, making it a great option for xeriscaping or moisture-conserving landscapes. Compact Texas Sage thrives in poor alkaline soils and urban environments, as it is highly tolerant of pollution.
This shrub is suitable for both outdoor landscapes and containers. It has an upright growth habit and is best used as a 'thriller' in a container, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It can also be grown alone in a suitable container. However, note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag. Additionally, outdoor container plants may require more frequent watering than ground planting.
Height: 4’-5'
Spread: 4’-5'
Bloom: Triggered by Rain
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
