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Meet the Breeder
Jim Berry
Grand Saline, TX
TRAILBLAZER VERDE™
Texas Sage
Leucophyllum
'JBN CS9'
- Native
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Description
The talented breeders at J. Berry Nursery know their stuff when it comes to plants that thrive in the challenging conditions of Texas, and they've created another tough but beautiful addition to the Trailblazer series of Texas sage. This one has deep green foliage, which creates an outstanding contrast with the heavy set of flowers.
- USDA Zone
- 7(6B) - 10
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 3-5'
- Width
- 3-5'
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- spring - frost
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Good drainage is essential. It will fail if grown in soil that stays soggy or even particularly moist.Pruning
Prune plants to keep them dense and compact. Plan to do any trimming while the plant is dormant in late fall or winter. Snip the ends of each branch to make the plants bushier.Uses
Borders, Erosion control, Foundations, Mass planting, Rock gardens, SlopeGrowing Tips
Has low water needs. It is very drought-tolerant and can actually get root rot fairly quickly in the wrong conditions.Features: Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, New, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Leucophyllum, Common name: Texas Sage, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Purple flowers, Green foliage
Features: Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, New, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Leucophyllum, Common name: Texas Sage, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Purple flowers, Green foliage