Texas Sage 'Green'
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Leucophyllum frutescens
Common Names: Cenizo, Purple Sage, Texas Ranger, Texas Barometer Bush, Texas Silverleaf, Texas Sage, Silverleaf, Green Cloud
Texas Sage ‘Green’ is a shrub that typically grows between 5 to 8 feet tall. Its compact yet loosely branched structure has a charming tendency to sprawl as it matures unless it’s pruned. This shrub is native to the rocky limestone slopes of the Chihuahuan Desert, stretching from northern Mexico into the beautiful landscapes of Texas and New Mexico.
One of its features is the attractive silver-gray leaves, which are nearly evergreen, although you might notice a few leaves dropping during the winter months. The tiny, tubular purple flowers bloom at various times throughout the year, especially from summer to fall. These blooms often appear in response to rain or significant soil moisture, which is why it’s affectionately called the barometer bush. After flowering, the blooms transform into capsules filled with tiny seeds, continuing the plant’s cycle of life. Birds may use this shrub as a nesting site.
Larval Host Plant: Theona Checkerspot (Chlosyne theona), Calleta Silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta)
Nectar Source: Bees, Butterflies, Moths, Insects
Height: 5’-8’
Spread 4’-6’
Bloom: Triggered by Rain
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 7-9
Origin: Texas
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
