It is a seasonal bloomer with showy purple flowers that are under 1”. Characteristics: This broadleaf evergreen and succulent is grown for its fragrant silvery to gray-green foliage.It can become scraggly with age so any hard pruning of its branches should be done in spring and at alternate lengths.

Also, this plant can be grown year-round in hardiness zones as an annual. Fertilizer, water and too much trimming can be detrimental to the health of this plant, it does not like to be fussed over. Growing Conditions: No need to fertilize, once plant becomes established plants require minimal maintenance.Pests/Diseases: No serious insects or disease problems but can get cotton rot.Soil Moisture: Dry – somewhat moist, gravelly, dry to medium, well-drained soils, also will thrive in gritty soils with minimal moisture, avoid poorly drained soils and over-watering.ĭrought Tolerance: Extremely drought tolerant and heat tolerant, also very suitable for xeriscaping.Soil/PH/Texture: Slightly acidic to moderately alkaline (pH 6.1 – 8.4).Origin: Native to North America (Texas and northern Mexico).Scientific Name: Leucophyllum frutescens.Common Name: Texas Sage (other common names: Texas Ranger, Texas Rain Sage, Cenizo, Texas Silverleaf, Ash-Bush, Wild Lilac, Purple Sage, Senisa, Cenicilla, Palo Cenizo, Hierba Del Cenizo, Texas Barometer Bush).

Texas sage