Texas Sage
Texas Sage
4.0 / 5.0
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A sun-loving, drought-tolerant shrub with stunning silvery foliage and lovely lavender flowers that bloom on and off from Spring until early Fall the gorgeous Texas Sage shrub is as nice to look at as it is easy to care for. Offering a maximum size of about 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide, it can easily be pruned to a smaller size, often resembling a miniature tree when pruned neatly. Growing as well in containers as it does in a hedge, planted around a foundation or as part of a yard border, give this shrub full sun and a minimal amount of water and this easy-care plant will thrive. Attract an array of pollinators to your yard, from bees to butterflies and beyond with your wonderful Texas Sage shrub, then sit back, relax, and enjoy the true beauty of nature.
Questions & Answers
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Will it survive zone 6 winters
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) is not hardy in Zone 6 and typically struggles to survive the cold winters. It thrives in warmer climates, particularly in USDA Zones 8-11, where it can tolerate heat and drought. In Zone 6, it’s best to grow Texas Sage in containers that can be brought indoors during winter, or choose a more cold-hardy shrub for your landscape.
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I live in coastal southeastern NC with a lot of rain and humidity. Zone 8, can I grow this if I plant it in a rock garden
Yes, you can grow a Texas sage plant in coastal southeastern NC (Zone 8) if planted in a rock garden. Texas sage thrives in well-drained soil, and a rock garden would help prevent the soil from becoming too saturated. While Texas sage prefers drier conditions, planting it in a spot with excellent drainage can help it adapt to the higher humidity and rainfall in your area. Make sure it gets full sun to ensure healthy growth.
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Hello was is the scientific name of the plant please?
The scientific name of Silverado Texas Sage is Leucophyllum frutescens 'Silverado'.
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Is Texas sage edible?
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) is not considered edible. While it is a hardy and attractive plant, it is primarily used for ornamental purposes in landscaping due to its beautiful silvery foliage and purple flowers. There are no known culinary or medicinal uses for this plant, and it is best to avoid consuming it, as it may not be safe for ingestion.
If you're looking for sage varieties that are edible, culinary sage (Salvia officinalis) is a safe and popular option used in cooking.
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Best time of year to plant?
The best time to plant Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) is in early spring or fall. This timing allows roots to establish before extreme summer heat or winter cold. Texas sage prefers full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
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What's the Hardiness Zones?
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11. This makes it well-suited to warmer, arid regions, such as the southwestern United States. In these zones, Texas Sage can withstand heat, drought, and poor soils, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping. It may not survive colder climates with harsh winters, as it is not frost-tolerant.
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Are Texas Sage shrubs shipped bare root or in container?
All of our plants including the Texas Sage Shrub are shipped in container
My 3 gallon Texas Sage arrived quickly, but there was no indication on the box that it was fragile or should be kept upright. Consequently, it was delivered on its side, with a good amount of the soil outside the pot, and with several broken limbs. It has also been trimmed to fit a box that wasn't big enough for it.
In comparison, a cheap 1 gallon Texas Sage recently purchased from an Amazon seller with free shipping arrived in a similar size box marked with "fragile" and "this way up", and arrived in much better condition.
I would not buy again.
I ordered 4 and they all look perfect! Delivered without damage and all look very healthy! I’m very pleased!
First time planting Texas sage and this does well in extreme heat.
Looked pretty good, a little dry, no flowers.