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Common Name: Compact Texas Sage
Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Compactum’
Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Compactum’ is slow growing with
dense growth habit, only 3-5’ tall with a 3-5’ spread. This
Texas Sage will tolerate wind, heat, drought, and salt. The
shrub, however, is not good for areas with high rainfall and
high humidity. Compact Texas will flower from late spring
until fall, usually after a rain, hence its other common name of
Barometer Bush. The flowers are pink and bell-shaped and
contrast nicely with the silvery-gray foliage. This shrub shears
well and can be used as hedges, in mass plantings and in
containers.
Purple sage grows best in gravelly lime rock soils, but it isn't
picky about pH. This species does not like fertilizer or compost
and will be reluctant to bloom in rich soil. The plants tend to
sprawl and get leggy as they age. To prevent this, keep the soil dry and lean and tip prune to encourage
dense foliage and compact branching. Purple sage grows slowly, so hedges of this species do not require
very frequent pruning.
Light: Purple sage prefers full sun, but can get by on 4-6 hours of direct sun per day.
Moisture: Purple sage must have exceptionally well drained soil. Water it conscientiously until it is well
established, then treat it like the desert plant it is. Overwatered plants will get floppy and resist blooming.
Source of data: http://www.magnoliagardensnursery.com/productdescrip/Leucophyllum_Compacta.html
http://www.floridata.com/ref/l/leuc_fru.cfm
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