Compact Texas Sage, Leucophyllum frutescens 'compactum', 1 Gallon Fully Rooted Live Plant
$14.99
A gray shrub with leaves densely covered with stellate, silvery hairs and bright pink-lavender, bilaterally symmetrical flowers borne singly in crowded leaf axils. Typically a compact shrub, 2-5 ft. tall, Texas Barometer Bush or Cenizo occasionally reaches 10 ft. in height, and 4-6 ft. in width. Leaves silvery gray to greenish, soft to the touch, up to 1 1/4 inches long but mostly 1 inch or less, tapering more gradually to the base than to the rounded tip, margins smooth. Flowers violet to purple, sometimes pink, nearly bell shaped, and up to 1 inch in length and width, appearing intermittently from spring to fall. Fruit a small capsule.
As one travels east across southern Texas near the Mexican border, the olive green of Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) gives way to the gray of this species, with its display of bright pink-lavender flowers. These burst into bloom for only a few days at a time, in the summer and fall, depending on rainfall. The ashy appearance of the leaves, also described as silvery, white, or gray, is due to the millions of tiny hairs covering them. A grouping of several individuals makes a good screen or hedge. There are many nice color selections and cultivars. This and other Leucophyllum species are popular water-conserving ornamentals in the Southwest.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Rocky, well-drained soils. Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type
Conditions Comments: According to legend, cenizo tends to bloom in conjunction with rainfall. Cenizo is easy to grow so long as it has good drainage. Though this species is the most irrigation-tolerant of the genus, it is susceptible to cotton root rot if soil does not have good drainage and remains moist. Humidity and high night temperatures are lethal. Cenizos should not be fertilized or over-watered. Drought- and heat-tolerant. During very cold winters, may lose a few leaves.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: A hedgeable evergreen shrub with attractive foliage and long-lasting, ornamental blooms.
Use Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nesting site, Cover.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Theona Checkerspot, Calleta silkmoth
Deer Resistant: High
Disclaimer* The plant in the picture is of a fully mature plant. We send plants that become this big, however, size may vary depending on time of year, availability, and weather. We sell plants that are fully rooted in one gallon containers. Our containers are by industry standard one gallon containers, however, some containers may hold less than one gallon of dirt. They measure 6 inches high and will have a 6 inch circumference, as well. Known as a 1 gallon trade pot and they are used by nurseries.
These pots actually hold 0.664 gallons and not 1 full gallon. We use all natural growing materials that may contain beneficial bacteria and some insect life. However, all plants are inspected before being shipped for pests and harmful insects.
Also, even though we do everything we can to ensure the healthy arrival of the plants, accidents do happen, but rest assured, all plants and packages are insured by the usps, as well as, Etsy under $250. If damage occurs when they arrive first thing to do is take pictures of the damage of the box, as well as, the damage to the plant itself. So we can make sure to get you a happy healthy plant!
As one travels east across southern Texas near the Mexican border, the olive green of Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) gives way to the gray of this species, with its display of bright pink-lavender flowers. These burst into bloom for only a few days at a time, in the summer and fall, depending on rainfall. The ashy appearance of the leaves, also described as silvery, white, or gray, is due to the millions of tiny hairs covering them. A grouping of several individuals makes a good screen or hedge. There are many nice color selections and cultivars. This and other Leucophyllum species are popular water-conserving ornamentals in the Southwest.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Rocky, well-drained soils. Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type
Conditions Comments: According to legend, cenizo tends to bloom in conjunction with rainfall. Cenizo is easy to grow so long as it has good drainage. Though this species is the most irrigation-tolerant of the genus, it is susceptible to cotton root rot if soil does not have good drainage and remains moist. Humidity and high night temperatures are lethal. Cenizos should not be fertilized or over-watered. Drought- and heat-tolerant. During very cold winters, may lose a few leaves.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: A hedgeable evergreen shrub with attractive foliage and long-lasting, ornamental blooms.
Use Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nesting site, Cover.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Theona Checkerspot, Calleta silkmoth
Deer Resistant: High
Disclaimer* The plant in the picture is of a fully mature plant. We send plants that become this big, however, size may vary depending on time of year, availability, and weather. We sell plants that are fully rooted in one gallon containers. Our containers are by industry standard one gallon containers, however, some containers may hold less than one gallon of dirt. They measure 6 inches high and will have a 6 inch circumference, as well. Known as a 1 gallon trade pot and they are used by nurseries.
These pots actually hold 0.664 gallons and not 1 full gallon. We use all natural growing materials that may contain beneficial bacteria and some insect life. However, all plants are inspected before being shipped for pests and harmful insects.
Also, even though we do everything we can to ensure the healthy arrival of the plants, accidents do happen, but rest assured, all plants and packages are insured by the usps, as well as, Etsy under $250. If damage occurs when they arrive first thing to do is take pictures of the damage of the box, as well as, the damage to the plant itself. So we can make sure to get you a happy healthy plant!
Quantity:
A gray shrub with leaves densely covered with stellate, silvery hairs and bright pink-lavender, bilaterally symmetrical flowers borne singly in crowded leaf axils. Typically a compact shrub, 2-5 ft. tall, Texas Barometer Bush or Cenizo occasionally reaches 10 ft. in height, and 4-6 ft. in width. Leaves silvery gray to greenish, soft to the touch, up to 1 1/4 inches long but mostly 1 inch or less, tapering more gradually to the base than to the rounded tip, margins smooth. Flowers violet to purple, sometimes pink, nearly bell shaped, and up to 1 inch in length and width, appearing intermittently from spring to fall. Fruit a small capsule.
As one travels east across southern Texas near the Mexican border, the olive green of Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) gives way to the gray of this species, with its display of bright pink-lavender flowers. These burst into bloom for only a few days at a time, in the summer and fall, depending on rainfall. The ashy appearance of the leaves, also described as silvery, white, or gray, is due to the millions of tiny hairs covering them. A grouping of several individuals makes a good screen or hedge. There are many nice color selections and cultivars. This and other Leucophyllum species are popular water-conserving ornamentals in the Southwest.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Rocky, well-drained soils. Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type
Conditions Comments: According to legend, cenizo tends to bloom in conjunction with rainfall. Cenizo is easy to grow so long as it has good drainage. Though this species is the most irrigation-tolerant of the genus, it is susceptible to cotton root rot if soil does not have good drainage and remains moist. Humidity and high night temperatures are lethal. Cenizos should not be fertilized or over-watered. Drought- and heat-tolerant. During very cold winters, may lose a few leaves.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: A hedgeable evergreen shrub with attractive foliage and long-lasting, ornamental blooms.
Use Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nesting site, Cover.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Theona Checkerspot, Calleta silkmoth
Deer Resistant: High
Disclaimer* The plant in the picture is of a fully mature plant. We send plants that become this big, however, size may vary depending on time of year, availability, and weather. We sell plants that are fully rooted in one gallon containers. Our containers are by industry standard one gallon containers, however, some containers may hold less than one gallon of dirt. They measure 6 inches high and will have a 6 inch circumference, as well. Known as a 1 gallon trade pot and they are used by nurseries.
These pots actually hold 0.664 gallons and not 1 full gallon. We use all natural growing materials that may contain beneficial bacteria and some insect life. However, all plants are inspected before being shipped for pests and harmful insects.
Also, even though we do everything we can to ensure the healthy arrival of the plants, accidents do happen, but rest assured, all plants and packages are insured by the usps, as well as, Etsy under $250. If damage occurs when they arrive first thing to do is take pictures of the damage of the box, as well as, the damage to the plant itself. So we can make sure to get you a happy healthy plant!
As one travels east across southern Texas near the Mexican border, the olive green of Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) gives way to the gray of this species, with its display of bright pink-lavender flowers. These burst into bloom for only a few days at a time, in the summer and fall, depending on rainfall. The ashy appearance of the leaves, also described as silvery, white, or gray, is due to the millions of tiny hairs covering them. A grouping of several individuals makes a good screen or hedge. There are many nice color selections and cultivars. This and other Leucophyllum species are popular water-conserving ornamentals in the Southwest.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Rocky, well-drained soils. Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type
Conditions Comments: According to legend, cenizo tends to bloom in conjunction with rainfall. Cenizo is easy to grow so long as it has good drainage. Though this species is the most irrigation-tolerant of the genus, it is susceptible to cotton root rot if soil does not have good drainage and remains moist. Humidity and high night temperatures are lethal. Cenizos should not be fertilized or over-watered. Drought- and heat-tolerant. During very cold winters, may lose a few leaves.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: A hedgeable evergreen shrub with attractive foliage and long-lasting, ornamental blooms.
Use Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nesting site, Cover.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Theona Checkerspot, Calleta silkmoth
Deer Resistant: High
Disclaimer* The plant in the picture is of a fully mature plant. We send plants that become this big, however, size may vary depending on time of year, availability, and weather. We sell plants that are fully rooted in one gallon containers. Our containers are by industry standard one gallon containers, however, some containers may hold less than one gallon of dirt. They measure 6 inches high and will have a 6 inch circumference, as well. Known as a 1 gallon trade pot and they are used by nurseries.
These pots actually hold 0.664 gallons and not 1 full gallon. We use all natural growing materials that may contain beneficial bacteria and some insect life. However, all plants are inspected before being shipped for pests and harmful insects.
Also, even though we do everything we can to ensure the healthy arrival of the plants, accidents do happen, but rest assured, all plants and packages are insured by the usps, as well as, Etsy under $250. If damage occurs when they arrive first thing to do is take pictures of the damage of the box, as well as, the damage to the plant itself. So we can make sure to get you a happy healthy plant!
A gray shrub with leaves densely covered with stellate, silvery hairs and bright pink-lavender, bilaterally symmetrical flowers borne singly in crowded leaf axils. Typically a compact shrub, 2-5 ft. tall, Texas Barometer Bush or Cenizo occasionally reaches 10 ft. in height, and 4-6 ft. in width. Leaves silvery gray to greenish, soft to the touch, up to 1 1/4 inches long but mostly 1 inch or less, tapering more gradually to the base than to the rounded tip, margins smooth. Flowers violet to purple, sometimes pink, nearly bell shaped, and up to 1 inch in length and width, appearing intermittently from spring to fall. Fruit a small capsule.
As one travels east across southern Texas near the Mexican border, the olive green of Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) gives way to the gray of this species, with its display of bright pink-lavender flowers. These burst into bloom for only a few days at a time, in the summer and fall, depending on rainfall. The ashy appearance of the leaves, also described as silvery, white, or gray, is due to the millions of tiny hairs covering them. A grouping of several individuals makes a good screen or hedge. There are many nice color selections and cultivars. This and other Leucophyllum species are popular water-conserving ornamentals in the Southwest.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Rocky, well-drained soils. Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type
Conditions Comments: According to legend, cenizo tends to bloom in conjunction with rainfall. Cenizo is easy to grow so long as it has good drainage. Though this species is the most irrigation-tolerant of the genus, it is susceptible to cotton root rot if soil does not have good drainage and remains moist. Humidity and high night temperatures are lethal. Cenizos should not be fertilized or over-watered. Drought- and heat-tolerant. During very cold winters, may lose a few leaves.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: A hedgeable evergreen shrub with attractive foliage and long-lasting, ornamental blooms.
Use Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nesting site, Cover.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Theona Checkerspot, Calleta silkmoth
Deer Resistant: High
Disclaimer* The plant in the picture is of a fully mature plant. We send plants that become this big, however, size may vary depending on time of year, availability, and weather. We sell plants that are fully rooted in one gallon containers. Our containers are by industry standard one gallon containers, however, some containers may hold less than one gallon of dirt. They measure 6 inches high and will have a 6 inch circumference, as well. Known as a 1 gallon trade pot and they are used by nurseries.
These pots actually hold 0.664 gallons and not 1 full gallon. We use all natural growing materials that may contain beneficial bacteria and some insect life. However, all plants are inspected before being shipped for pests and harmful insects.
Also, even though we do everything we can to ensure the healthy arrival of the plants, accidents do happen, but rest assured, all plants and packages are insured by the usps, as well as, Etsy under $250. If damage occurs when they arrive first thing to do is take pictures of the damage of the box, as well as, the damage to the plant itself. So we can make sure to get you a happy healthy plant!
As one travels east across southern Texas near the Mexican border, the olive green of Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) gives way to the gray of this species, with its display of bright pink-lavender flowers. These burst into bloom for only a few days at a time, in the summer and fall, depending on rainfall. The ashy appearance of the leaves, also described as silvery, white, or gray, is due to the millions of tiny hairs covering them. A grouping of several individuals makes a good screen or hedge. There are many nice color selections and cultivars. This and other Leucophyllum species are popular water-conserving ornamentals in the Southwest.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Rocky, well-drained soils. Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type
Conditions Comments: According to legend, cenizo tends to bloom in conjunction with rainfall. Cenizo is easy to grow so long as it has good drainage. Though this species is the most irrigation-tolerant of the genus, it is susceptible to cotton root rot if soil does not have good drainage and remains moist. Humidity and high night temperatures are lethal. Cenizos should not be fertilized or over-watered. Drought- and heat-tolerant. During very cold winters, may lose a few leaves.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: A hedgeable evergreen shrub with attractive foliage and long-lasting, ornamental blooms.
Use Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nesting site, Cover.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Theona Checkerspot, Calleta silkmoth
Deer Resistant: High
Disclaimer* The plant in the picture is of a fully mature plant. We send plants that become this big, however, size may vary depending on time of year, availability, and weather. We sell plants that are fully rooted in one gallon containers. Our containers are by industry standard one gallon containers, however, some containers may hold less than one gallon of dirt. They measure 6 inches high and will have a 6 inch circumference, as well. Known as a 1 gallon trade pot and they are used by nurseries.
These pots actually hold 0.664 gallons and not 1 full gallon. We use all natural growing materials that may contain beneficial bacteria and some insect life. However, all plants are inspected before being shipped for pests and harmful insects.
Also, even though we do everything we can to ensure the healthy arrival of the plants, accidents do happen, but rest assured, all plants and packages are insured by the usps, as well as, Etsy under $250. If damage occurs when they arrive first thing to do is take pictures of the damage of the box, as well as, the damage to the plant itself. So we can make sure to get you a happy healthy plant!