Compact Texas Sage – Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum' Live Plant | 1 Gallon Fully Rooted | Drought Tolerant Shrub | Pollinator Friendly

Enhance your landscape with a live Compact Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum'), shipped fully rooted in a 1-gallon nursery container and ready for planting. Also known as Cenizo or Texas Barometer Bush, this evergreen shrub is prized for its soft silvery-gray foliage and brilliant pink to lavender flowers that often bloom after periods of rainfall. Compact Texas Sage is an excellent choice for xeriscapes, low-water gardens, hedges, and foundation plantings. Heat, drought, and deer resistant, this hardy shrub provides long-lasting beauty while attracting butterflies and supporting beneficial wildlife.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Compact Texas Sage plant
✔️ Fully rooted in a 1-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established shrub
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Compact Texas Sage, Cenizo, Texas Barometer Bush
Botanical Name: Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compactum'
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Fully rooted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Well-draining sandy, rocky, loamy, limestone, or clay soils
Watering: Low; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 2–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with excellent drainage and avoid overwatering, as consistently wet soil can lead to root problems. Texas Sage thrives in hot, dry climates and typically produces its most impressive flushes of blooms following rainfall or increased humidity. Little to no fertilizer is needed for healthy growth.