{"product_id":"texas-sage-plant","title":"Texas Sage Plant | Leucophyllum frutescens | Silver Leaf Purple Flowering Shrub India","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTexas Sage Plant — Leucophyllum frutescens | Silver Leaf Purple Flowering Shrub\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLeucophyllum frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Barometer Bush, is a stunning drought-tolerant shrub with soft, silvery-grey foliage and vibrant purple-pink blooms that appear after rainfall — earning it the nickname Barometer Bush. Its striking silver-and-purple contrast makes it a standout in any sunny garden or xeriscape landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leucophyllum frutescens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Sage, Barometer Bush, Texas Ranger, Purple Sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen drought-tolerant flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-pink; silver-grey foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e After rainfall events; summer to monsoon in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — essential for best growth and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; highly drought-tolerant — avoid overwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining sandy or rocky soil; tolerates poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal — light balanced NPK once or twice a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good in large pots with excellent drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xeriscape garden, hedge, border, rock garden, coastal garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overwatering — root rot is the main risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in hot, sunny, dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for water-wise and low-maintenance gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomer FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is it called Barometer Bush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It tends to burst into bloom after rainfall or high humidity — acting as a natural barometer for weather changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it grow well in Kerala’s humid climate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, with well-draining soil and full sun it adapts well, though it prefers drier conditions than Kerala’s typical monsoon season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it good for hedges?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — it responds well to pruning and makes an attractive, low-maintenance silver-foliage hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Nursery Fresh  ✓ Healthy Dispatch  ✓ Secure Packaging  ✓ Expert Support  ✓ WhatsApp Assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping: ₹80\/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund\/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blueberry Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49720379015418,"sku":"BB-PLT-TXS-001","price":260.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4537\/4202\/files\/texas-sage-plant-leucophyllum-frutescens-silver-leaf-purple-flowering-shrub-india.png?v=1784411770","url":"https:\/\/www.blueberrybotanicals.in\/pa\/products\/texas-sage-plant","provider":"Blueberry Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}