{"title":"Sage","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"henry-duelberg","title":"Sage Mealy Blue Henry Duelberg","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mealy Blue Sage is characterized by its slender, upright stems and attractive spikes of blue flowers. The flowers are tubular and densely packed along the spikes, creating a striking display. The foliage is typically gray-green and may have a slightly fuzzy texture. The plant attracts pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden with its nectar-rich flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mealy Blue Sage typically grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 centimeters) with a spread of 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 centimeters). It has a compact, bushy growth habit, making it well-suited for use as a border plant, mass planting, or container gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mealy Blue Sage thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11. It prefers regions with mild winters and hot summers, making it well-suited to the southern United States and similar climates. It is tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and water-wise landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sage variety prefers well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. It can tolerate various soil types, including sandy, loamy, or rocky soil, as long as it's well-drained. Amending the soil with organic matter, such as compost, can improve soil fertility and drainage, promoting healthy growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mealy Blue Sage is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care once established. It prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering but can tolerate partial shade. Water newly planted specimens regularly until they become established, then reduce watering, as this plant is drought-tolerant once established. Deadheading spent flowers can help promote continuous blooming throughout the growing season. Additionally, pruning can be done in early spring to remove dead or leggy growth and maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43525022417064,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":39265519468712,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/products\/IMG_3413_1_1.jpg?v=1741394254"},{"product_id":"mexican-bush-sage","title":"Sage Mexican Bush Bicolor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Bush Sage is prized for its striking appearance, featuring long spikes of velvety purple or white flowers that emerge from fuzzy, silver-green foliage. The flowers are tubular and arranged in dense whorls along the upright stems, creating a spectacular display in the garden. Blooms typically appear from late summer through fall, attracting pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. The leaves of Mexican Bush Sage are lance-shaped, deeply veined, and have a soft, fuzzy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Bush Sage typically grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet (about 0.9 to 1.2 meters) and spreads of 2 to 3 feet (about 0.6 to 0.9 meters) at maturity. However, individual plants may vary in size depending on growing conditions, climate, and cultural practices. Mexican Bush Sage has a bushy growth habit with upright stems that may become somewhat sprawling as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Bush Sage is native to Mexico and Central America and is best suited to regions with warm, temperate climates. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11, where winters are mild and frosts are rare. Mexican Bush Sage prefers full sun exposure, although it can tolerate partial shade in hotter climates. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering, especially during hot, dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and Sun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Bush Sage prefers well-drained soil with good fertility and adequate moisture retention. It thrives in full sun exposure, which is essential for promoting vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Adequate sunlight also helps enhance the intensity of the flower color and promote compact growth. Mexican Bush Sage is relatively adaptable to a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay soils, as long as they are well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Bush Sage is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care to thrive. It is relatively pest and disease resistant and does not usually require chemical pesticides or fungicides. Prune Mexican Bush Sage plants as needed to remove dead or faded blooms and to maintain the desired shape and size. 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During periods of high humidity or after rain, it may produce small, delicate, tubular, lavender-pink flowers, typically in late summer or early fall. These blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Despite its common name, Texas Sage is not a true sage (Salvia spp.), but it shares some similarities in appearance and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e As its name suggests, Compact Texas Sage is a smaller variety of the species, typically reaching a height and width of around 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters). Its growth habit is naturally compact and rounded, making it suitable for use as a low hedge, border planting, or accent shrub in gardens and landscapes. However, occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain its shape and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Texas Sage is well-adapted to hot, dry climates and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11. It prefers regions with mild winters and long, hot summers, although it can tolerate a range of environmental conditions, including heat, drought, and poor soil. It may suffer damage or dieback if exposed to prolonged freezing temperatures, so it's best suited to frost-free areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e This shrub prefers well-drained soil with minimal organic content and a slightly alkaline to neutral pH level. It can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, or rocky soil, as long as it provides good drainage. Once established, Compact Texas Sage is highly drought-tolerant and requires little supplemental watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Texas Sage is relatively low-maintenance once established. Pruning is typically not necessary for the health of the plant, but you can selectively prune to shape or rejuvenate the shrub if desired. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches using sharp, clean pruning shears. Avoid excessive pruning, as this may reduce flower production. Mulching around the base of the plant helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44990271127720,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":55527187447976,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":45240482955432,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/IMG_3260.heic?v=1741394232"},{"product_id":"phlomis-fruitcosa-jerusalem-sage","title":"Sage Jerusalem","description":"","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":55354996359336,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/95469EA8-0F14-43D7-8817-B68BDE74D55A.jpg?v=1776967505"},{"product_id":"sage-silverado","title":"Sage Silverado","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Silverado' Texas Sage \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLeucophyllum frutescens \u003c\/em\u003e'Silverado') is a compact, evergreen desert shrub prized for its striking contrast of intense, silvery-gray foliage and vibrant purple flowers. It naturally forms a dense, tightly mounded dome growing 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. Its small, oval leaves are covered in microscopic hairs that give the plant a soft, velvety texture and a brilliant ash-silver color. Nicknamed the \"Barometer Bush,\" it responds directly to jumps in humidity and summer rainfall. Within days of a storm, the entire silver bush explodes with masses of 1-inch, bell-shaped, rose-purple flowers. Overall, the Silverado Sage is extremely tough, xeric, and low-maintenance. It thrives in full sun, lean alkaline soils, and blazing heat, requiring almost no supplemental water once its roots are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 553.844px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 26.8228%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 73.1772%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLeucophyllum frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silverado'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 318.719px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 318.719px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Evergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 318.719px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, smooth-edged, oval-to-obovate leaves (usually under 1 inch long) with a striking, intense silvery-gray color. The velvety texture and distinct \"ashy\" look come from millions of microscopic, star-shaped (stellate) hairs. These hairs act as a natural defense shield by reflecting intense desert sunlight and trapping precious moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers: \u003c\/strong\u003eVibrant, 1-inch bell-shaped (bilaterally symmetrical) rose-purple to violet-purple flowers that erupt singly from the leaf joints. 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Planting it in shade will cause it to lose its dense shape, grow leggy, turn a duller green-gray, and drastically reduce its famous blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVery Low (Xeric). \u003c\/em\u003eOnce established, it requires very little supplemental watering. Overwatering is the single most common cause of plant failure, leading to root rot and a short lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eExceptional. \u003c\/em\u003eThis native desert shrub is custom-built to survive prolonged stretches of baking summer heat and zero rainfall. Its microscopic leaf hairs trap moisture and prevent evaporation perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil Type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrives in lean, poor, rocky, or sandy soils\u003c\/em\u003e with a neutral to \u003cstrong\u003ealkaline pH\u003c\/strong\u003e (7.0 to 8.5). The most critical requirement is sharp, fast drainage; it cannot tolerate heavy, wet clay or soggy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Extremely High.\u003c\/em\u003e Deer and rabbits completely ignore this shrub. The dense, fuzzy, star-shaped hairs covering the leaves create an unappealing, dusty texture that foraging animals avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh. \u003c\/em\u003eIt has virtually no major pest problems. Its only true vulnerability is \u003cstrong\u003eCotton Root Rot \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhymatotrichopsis omnivora\u003c\/em\u003e) or \u003cstrong\u003egeneral root rot\u003c\/strong\u003e, which only triggers if the plant is trapped in poorly draining, waterlogged soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePOLLINATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Pollinators: Native Bees \u0026amp; Bumblebees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide, open bell-shaped flowers are perfectly sized for medium-to-large bees. You will also see occasional visits from butterflies and hoverflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003ePollination Mechanism: Biotic (Insect-Pollinated).\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant relies entirely on insects to move pollen. Its heavy, sticky pollen grains are not designed to be carried by the wind, meaning it will not aggravate wind-borne seasonal allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.\u003cstrong\u003e Flower Structure: Perfect\/Hermaphroditic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each individual 1-inch purple flower contains both functional male parts (four pollen-producing stamens) and female parts (a single central pistil).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Visual Target:\u003c\/strong\u003e The interior throat of the purple flower is marked with delicate white spots and soft hairs. These act as \u003cstrong\u003enectar guides\u003c\/strong\u003e—essentially a runway map visible to bees that guides them straight to the nectar reward at the base of the flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003ePropagation: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause 'Silverado' is a patented, selected cultivar chosen for its ultra-compact form, it is commercially propagated via vegetative soft-tip cuttings rather than seeds to guarantee its specific traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning \u003cstrong\u003e'Silverado' Texas Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e is incredibly simple because this specific cultivar was selected for its naturally dense, compact, mounded shape. Unlike wild Texas sages that get leggy and bare at the base, 'Silverado' stays full and neat on its own, meaning it requires very little structural maintenance. To keep it healthy and maximize its dramatic, post-rain purple blooms, follow these pruning guidelines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Ideal Timing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe absolute best time to prune your 'Silverado' sage is in late winter or early spring \u003cstrong\u003e(late February to March)\u003c\/strong\u003e, just as the plant begins to wake up from dormancy but before it starts pushing out heavy new spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Window Warning: \u003c\/strong\u003eAvoid pruning 'Silverado' in the late summer or fall. Pruning stimulates fresh, tender new growth that will easily freeze and suffer severe dieback when winter's first hard frost hits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Golden Rule: Drop the Shears. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe single biggest mistake people make with Texas Sage is treating it like a formal boxwood hedge and shearing it into tight geometric balls or squares with gas-powered hedge trimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy shearing hurts it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constant shearing removes the outermost tips where the flower buds form. It also creates a thick \"shell\" of foliage on the very outside of the bush, blocking sunlight from reaching the interior. This causes the inside branches to drop their leaves, leaving you with a hollow woody skeleton covered in a thin layer of green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Better Tool: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse sharp hand bypass pruners or loppers to make individual, selective cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Prune 'Silverado' (Step-by-Step):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause this plant requires minimal shaping, your annual pruning routine should focus on health and interior light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Three D's\" Clean Up: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart by inspecting the inside of the bush. Use your hand pruners to cut away any branches that are \u003cstrong\u003eDead, Damaged, or Diseased.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning Cuts (Let the Light In):\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for older, woody stems that are crossing or rubbing against each other. Trace a few of these branches back into the interior of the bush and cut them off near the base or where they meet a larger branch. Opening up the center allows sunlight to penetrate deep into the canopy, ensuring the bush stays leafy and full all the way to the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\/Width Management: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf the bush is starting to encroach on a walkway or outgrow its designated space, reduce its size by cutting individual stems back to a branch junction deep within the foliage canopy. This hides your cut marks and preserves the plant's beautiful, soft, natural mounded aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eRejuvenation Pruning (Every 4–5 Years): \u003c\/strong\u003eIf your 'Silverado' has been neglected for years, has become overly woody, or suffered partial frost damage during an extreme winter freeze, it responds beautifully to hard rejuvenation pruning in early spring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can cut the entire shrub back drastically—\u003cstrong\u003edown to 1 to 2 feet from the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it is a tough desert survivor, it will rapidly push out fresh, highly vibrant silver stems from the old wood. 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