Texas Sage 'Green Cloud'
- Shipping Available
- In stock, ready to ship
Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours
407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Leucophyllum frutescens
Cenizo, Purple Sage, Texas Ranger, Texas Barometer Bush, Texas Silverleaf, Texas Sage, Silverleaf
Leucophyllum frutescens, more commonly known as Texas sage, silver leaf, or barometer bush, is a lovely 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 wonderful 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 delightful 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, adorned with five lobes and measuring about an inch in length, bloom gracefully from the leaf axils at various times throughout the year, especially from summer to fall. These beautiful 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 2-valved capsules filled with numerous tiny seeds, continuing the plant’s lovely cycle of life.
Height: 5’-8’
Spread 4’-6’
Bloom: Triggered by Rain
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 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.
