Texas Sage
Leucophyllum frutescens
Texas sage can serve as a good informal hedge. This shrub responds to monsoon rains by flowering. Tip: be sure to look for the 'Cloud' series, which offers a variety of flower and foliage colors.
THE BASICS
Type: Shrub
Sun: Full/reflected sun
Hardiness: 10°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Chihuahuan Desert
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 6 feet
Mature Width: 6 feet
Mature Form: Rounded
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Green to gray
Texture: Fine
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: White, pink, or purple
Season: summer, fall
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert