Plant Texas sage bushes if you have rocky, gravelly soil. The plant is semi-deciduous and loses some foliage during the colder months.Ĥ.
It is a good shade plant that will grow to 3-4 feet tall and produce an upright tropical-looking plant. Bright red flowers are produced on sturdy, fast-growing plants from spring until frost.
Texas sage bushes regenerate at a fast rate. Smooth Leaf Sage is a tender perennial generally grown as an annual in all but deep South Texas. Pruning also helps older plants that become straggly. Prune Texas sage in early spring if you want to maintain a rounded shape and reduce dense foliage. Too much water decreases the frequency of blooms, causes the foliage to flop and increases the chances of root rot.ģ. Once it's established, water during dry spells. Give it regular irrigation to get it established, making sure there's enough time between waterings for the plant to dry out. It is a water-conserving plant and only needs occasional watering. Texas sage does not need rich soil to thrive and prefers dry but well-draining alkaline soil with infrequent watering.Ģ. Do not fertilize the plant or add compost to the soil. No soil amendments are necessary. This shrub does fine in a large container.īecause it's a slow grower, trimming occasionally (do it after a bloom cycle has finished) should be all that's needed to keep this shrub the size and shape you want.ġ. Plant it a little on the high side, mounding dirt up to it, to make sure there's good drainage even during our rainy season. Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) plants are easy-care, compact, drought-resistant and attractive bushes.Ĭhoose a well-drained area or this plant won't survive.
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