Leucophyllum frutescens
Texas Sage
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Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) - Description
L. frutescens bears gray foliage and light purple flowers.
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) - Blooming
Bell-shaped summer flowers, violet to magenta.
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) - Growth
Evergreen shrub with silvery foliage. Grows best in full sun, as a hedge or seaside plant.
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) - Planting
Sow seeds "in situ" in spring. Can also propagate from greenwood cuttings in summer.
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) - Pest
Problems arise under wet conditions. Plants become susceptible to stem rot, root rot, galls, powdery mildew, and scale insects.
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) - Interesting facts
Leucophyllum is native to the South Western United States and Mexico, regions with dry soils. They are sometimes called "barometer bush" as they usually bloom several days before a rainstorm.
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) - Soil and irrigation
Dry soil, needs excellent drainage and preferably slightly acidic soil. Tolerates salt.
