Shrub‎ of the genus Leucophyllum also known as Leucophyllum frutescens, Leucophyllum candidum perennial evergreen used as fragrant ornamental drought tolerant plant and attract pollinators, can grow in desert, ,temperate, mediterranean or subtropics climate and grow in hardiness zone 8-11.Leaves color green silvery in elliptic shape sometime can be wavy.
Brewster County Barometerbush Care
Leucophyllum Candidum
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
8 - 10
difficulty
Easy
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Stop watering the plant during winter. It is a water-conserving plant and only needs occasional watering. This makes Texas sage ideal for xeriscape gardens and dry soil is ideal for older plants. Too much water decreases the frequency of blooms, causes the foliage to flop and increases the chances of root rot.
Pruning
Prune Texas sage in early spring if you want to maintain a rounded shape and reduce dense foliage. Pruning also helps older plants that become straggly. Texas sage bushes regenerate at a fast rate. The plant is semideciduous and loses some foliage during the colder months.
Fertilizer
Do not fertilize the plant or add compost to soil. Texas sage does not need rich soil to thrive and prefers dry but well-draining alkaline soil with infrequent watering.
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Sunlight
Full sun, shade intolerant.
Soil
Prefers alkaline soils and MUST have a well-drained soil.
Temperature
Very tolerant of Phoenix heat and cold.
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