![]() ![]() Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. This is a selection of a native North American species.Ĭompact Texas Sage makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for poor, alkaline soils. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Compact Texas Sage will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet.
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