Leucophyllum Frutescens

Texas Sage

One of our absolute favorites! This tough as nails, drought tolerant evergreen absolutely thrives in Central Texas and Austin landscapes. A healthy full grown Cenizo is truly a sight to behold; after a good rain, almost like magic, it explodes with hundreds of small purple flowers. We frequently use it in our xeriscape flowerbed designs and sometimes install it as an informal low maintenance hedge or screen, although it also works well as a foundation planting. Texas Sage really does loves the sun, and will struggle and grow weak and leggy in a shady location. Pruning and shearing is unnecessary as it has a very handsome natural form. Texas sage is truly native landscapers plant of choice!

Texas Sage Details

  • Common Names: Cenizo, Silverleaf, Texas Ranger, Barometer Bush, Purple Sage
  • Preferred Light Conditions: Full Sun
  • Height: 3′ – 8′
  • Spacing/Spread: 13′ – 6′
  • Evergreen: Yes.
  • Color: Purple-pink flowers, silver-gray foliage.
  • Interest: Summer to spring.
  • Texas Native: Yes, plant is Texas native.
  • Wildlife habitat: Provides food/shelter for bees, butterflies and birds.

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