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TRAILBLAZER™ SILVER SAGE
Leucophyllum frutescens
'JBNSC2'
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Jumbo gallon Potted
(SKU: 20346)
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List Price $45.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 7-10 · Mature Height: 3-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 3-5 Feet
Discover Trailblazer™ Silver Sage—the shrub that brings its own built-in air conditioning. With luminous silver-blue foliage that glows even on triple-digit days, this Leucophyllum turns scorching summers into something stylish. When warm weather peaks, it bursts into clouds of soft purple flowers, creating a show that looks like the desert itself decided to dress up.
This Texas native loves what most plants hate: relentless sun, reflected heat, rocky soil, and long dry spells. Its extra-dense habit and fine textured leaves give it a polished, contemporary look perfect for modern landscapes, xeriscapes, and low-water use gardens. Plant it beside agave, yucca, or other drought-tolerant shrubs and watch this silver beauty elevate the whole design with effortless elegance.
Tough, resilient, and blessedly low maintenance, Trailblazer™ Silver Sage is also highly deer resistant—a must-have attribute for gardeners in browse-prone areas. Whether massed in drifts, tucked into a rock garden, or used as a shimmering focal point, this compact sage brings year-round structure, color, and striking foliage interest to any sunny outdoor space.
Family: Scrophulariaceae · Common Name: Sage
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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TRAILBLAZER™ SILVER SAGE Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Brand*
| • | Proven Winners® Color Choice® |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Lavender |
Flower Type*
| • | Fragrant |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Prefers Dry Soils |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Fall Flowering |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
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TRAILBLAZER™ SILVER SAGE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Requires well-drained soil; excellent for rocky, sandy, or gravelly locations.
- Avoid clay-heavy or poorly draining areas, which can lead to root issues.
- Perfect for xeriscapes, desert-style gardens, and low-water landscape designs.
- Sun Exposure:
- Needs full sun to reach maximum density, best color, and strongest flowering.
- Thrives in intense heat and high UV environments.
- Not recommended for shade or partially shaded areas.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Water deeply during the first growing season to establish strong roots.
- Once established, extremely drought tolerant and prefers dry conditions.
- Overwatering can reduce flowering and weaken the plant—lean watering is ideal.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Minimal fertilization needed; Texas Sage thrives in low-nutrient soils.
- If desired, a very light feeding of slow-release fertilizer in early spring is sufficient.
- Mulch lightly to suppress weeds without trapping excess moisture.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a tidy, mounded form.
- Trim lightly after bloom flushes if shaping is desired.
- Avoid heavy, frequent pruning—this shrub performs best when allowed to grow naturally.
- Deer resistant and generally pest free.
Interesting Notes About TRAILBLAZER™ SILVER SAGE
- Weather Whisperer: Leucophyllum is known for blooming in response to humidity changes and approaching rain systems, giving rise to the nickname "barometer bush."
- Silver Armor: Its shimmering foliage isn't just pretty—the fine hairs on its leaves help reflect sunlight and conserve moisture, making it a desert-survival expert.
- Lone Star Legacy: Leucophyllum is the official State Native Shrub of Texas, celebrated for its resilience and iconic Southwestern beauty.
- Pollinator Party: The soft purple blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, offering surprising biodiversity benefits for a drought-tolerant plant.
- Deer-Proof Delight: Thanks to its aromatic, resinous foliage, deer usually ignore Texas Sage—one of the many reasons it's treasured in wildlife-heavy landscapes.
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