Brewster County Barometerbush

Brewster County Barometerbush Care

Leucophyllum Candidum

What is the plant

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.

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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.