Shrub
Texas Sage
Leucophyllum frutescens
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
GreenLeucophyllum frutescensStandardLeucophyllum frutescensPurpleLeucophyllum frutescens
Sizes & Pricing
#2MonroviaFrom$59.95
3 galFrom$14.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 18.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size4-6 feet × 4-5 feet (naturally compact)
About Texas Sage
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), also called Cenizo or Purple Sage, is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and Mexico. It is covered in silvery-gray foliage and produces a flush of lavender-purple tubular blooms triggered by high humidity or rainfall. Widely planted in xeriscape and Southwestern-style landscapes for its silvery texture and striking bloom displays. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained, Acidic
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Requires full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily; shaded sites cause sparse blooming and weak, leggy growth.
Water
Highly drought tolerant once established; water sparingly and allow soil to dry between waterings — overwatering reduces bloom frequency and promotes root rot in Florida's sandy soils.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grows in any well-drained soil, including NE Florida's sandy and alkaline soils; avoid fertilizing and over-amending, as lean soil produces the best silvery foliage and most abundant blooms.
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Common questions
Is Texas Sage a good plant for St. Augustine?
Texas Sage is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 4-6 feet × 4-5 feet (naturally compact).
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.