{"catalog_name":"World Products","variant":"c","item":{"handle":"texas-sage-plant","title":"Texas Sage Plant | Leucophyllum frutescens | Silver Leaf Purple Flowering Shrub India","category":"Shrubs","category_name":"Shrubs","category_gid":"gid://shopify/TaxonomyCategory/hg-17-3-1-2","product_type":"Live Plants","vendor":"Blueberry Botanicals","price":"$260.00","currency_code":"INR","availability":"in_stock","inventory_quantity":50,"sku":"BB-PLT-TXS-001","barcode":null,"variant_title":"Default Title","selected_options":{"Title":"Default Title"},"description":"Texas Sage Plant — Leucophyllum frutescens | Silver Leaf Purple Flowering ShrubTexas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), 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.Plant Details Botanical Name: Leucophyllum frutescens Common Names: Texas Sage, Barometer Bush, Texas Ranger, Purple Sage Family: Scrophulariaceae Plant Type: Evergreen drought-tolerant flowering shrub Height: 1–2 metres Flower Colour: Purple-pink; silver-grey foliage Flowering Season: After rainfall events; summer to monsoon in India Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun — essential for best growth and flowering Watering: Low; highly drought-tolerant — avoid overwatering Soil: Well-draining sandy or rocky soil; tolerates poor soils Fertilizer: Minimal — light balanced NPK once or twice a year Container Suitability: Good in large pots with excellent drainage Landscaping Uses: Xeriscape garden, hedge, border, rock garden, coastal garden Care Guide Avoid overwatering — root rot is the main risk Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape Thrives in hot, sunny, dry conditions Excellent choice for water-wise and low-maintenance gardens Customer FAQsQ: Why is it called Barometer Bush?A: It tends to burst into bloom after rainfall or high humidity — acting as a natural barometer for weather changes.Q: Does it grow well in Kerala’s humid climate?A: Yes, with well-draining soil and full sun it adapts well, though it prefers drier conditions than Kerala’s typical monsoon season.Q: Is it good for hedges?A: Yes — it responds well to pruning and makes an attractive, low-maintenance silver-foliage hedge.✓ Nursery Fresh ✓ Healthy Dispatch ✓ Secure Packaging ✓ Expert Support ✓ WhatsApp AssistanceShipping: ₹80/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.","image_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/texas-sage-plant-leucophyllum-frutescens-silver-leaf-purple-flowering-shrub-india.png?v=1784411770","href":"/product/texas-sage-plant.html","buy_url":"https://b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com/products/texas-sage-plant","buy_url_source":"shops.shop_domain + product.handle","seller_name":"b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com","seller_url":"https://b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com/","return_policy_url":"https://b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com/policies/refund-policy","media":[{"url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/texas-sage-plant-leucophyllum-frutescens-silver-leaf-purple-flowering-shrub-india.png?v=1784411770","alt":null,"position":0}],"related":[{"handle":"malpighia-dwarf-plant-miniature-holly","title":"Malpighia Dwarf Plant | Malpighia coccigera | Miniature Holly","category":"Shrubs","price":"$190.00","image_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/malpighia-dwarf-plant-malpighia-coccigera-miniature-holly.webp?v=1784375268","sku":"BB-OFP-MLD-017","href":"/product/malpighia-dwarf-plant-miniature-holly.html"},{"handle":"water-jasmine-plant","title":"Water Jasmine Plant | Wrightia religiosa | Fragrant Bonsai Flowering Shrub India","category":"Shrubs","price":"$240.00","image_url":null,"sku":"BB-PLT-WTJ-001","href":"/product/water-jasmine-plant.html"},{"handle":"yellow-alder-plant","title":"Yellow Alder Plant | Turnera ulmifolia | Yellow Flowering Ground Cover Shrub India","category":"Shrubs","price":"$240.00","image_url":null,"sku":"BB-PLT-YLA-001","href":"/product/yellow-alder-plant.html"},{"handle":"pentas-white-plant-star-flower","title":"Pentas White Plant | Pentas lanceolata | White Star Flower","category":"Shrubs","price":"$160.00","image_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/pentas-white-plant-pentas-lanceolata-white-star-flower-f.webp?v=1784373357","sku":"BB-OFP-PNW-016","href":"/product/pentas-white-plant-star-flower.html"}]}}