Trailblazer™ Silver Texas Sage (Leucophyllum)
Shrub
- Refreshing lavender purple flowers & fragrant evergreen foliage.
- Heat-loving southern shrub with outstanding drought-tolerance.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs!
- Zones 7(6b)-10, sun, 3-5′ tall x 3-5′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PPAF
Common name: Texas sage
Zone: 7(6B) - 10
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun).
Height x width: 3-5' tall x 3-5' wide
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Silver, blue, green
Season of interest: Summer through fall
Bloom time: Summer to frost
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly, fragrant, evergreen, native
Uses: Accent, container planting, massing, ornamental, edging, underplanting, dried flower
How to Grow
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate water needs. Tolerates drought established. Intolerant of wet, poorly-drained soils.
Spacing: Minimum 3 feet apart.
Fertilizing: No fertilizer necessary.
Winterizing: No special care needed. Can be reliably grown in zone 6B with proper winter protection, so if you’re gardening in those zones, consider planting in an area that does not receive harsh winter winds. Cover with a blanket or burlap to protect during freezing temperatures.
Maintenance & pruning: Any pruning to shape the plant should be done while the plant is dormant, in late fall or winter.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.