Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas Sage 'Compacta')

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Texas Sage is a semi-evergreen Texas native shrub with silvery grey or green foliage, depending on variety, and purple flowers. It is an excellent shrub that works both as a specimen and planted in groupings. Texas Sage is drought tolerant and prefers deep and infrequent watering once established. It cannot handle wet feet but is not fussy otherwise. Planted in full sun and with good drainage, this Texas tough shrub will delight with its attractive foliage and arresting blooms. Trim to shape in late winter or early spring before buds form, and again in early summer if needed. Texas Sage looks its best if trimmed lightly, and allowed to assume a natural shape.

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Nativar
Water use  Low
Sun exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time  Triggered by rain
Mature height 5-6 ft
Mature spread 4-6 ft
Evergreen Semi evergreen
Attracts Butterflies, bees
Host plant Theona checkerspot butterfly, calleta silkmoth
Deer resistant Yes

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)