Lubbock Master Gardeners Association has created information-filled listings of water-wise plants we recommend for our area. This list of water-wise perennials is offered as a starting point for gardeners in the Lubbock area. Click on the plant name to see information about each plant. This list is not all-inclusive, but is a great place to start to fill in the …
Name: Mexican Bush Sage Height: 3-5′ Width/Spread: 18-24″ Light: Sun/Partial Shade Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Fall Color/Feature: Velvety purple or deep rose flower spikes with small white flowers. EarthKindTM Rating: 9 Maintenance: Do not prune back until after last frost. Remove spent blooms to encourage new growth. Botanical Name & Comments: Salvia leucanth Good companion plant for the yellow flowers …
Name: Mealy Blue Sage Height: 2-3″ Width/Spread: 18-24″ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring/Summer/Fall Color/Feature: Violet blue EarthKindTM Rating: 9 Maintenance: The mealy blue sage requires no pruning, but some tip pinching will encourage more blooms. Botanical Name & Comments: Salvia farinacea Beds & borders, container plantings, cut flowers, natives. Learn about other water-wise perennials for Lubbock County, …
Name: Cherry Sage or Autumn Sage Height: 3′ Width/Spread: 3′ Light: Sun/Partial Shade Evergreen/Deciduous: SE Seasonal Interest: Late Spring to Frost Color/Feature: Orange, salmon, fuchsia, purple, red-violet, burgundy, some with white variegation of leaves or flowers. EarthKindTM Rating: 9 Maintenance: Prune back to 4 inches in late winter and again by one half in August to maintain a tidy shape, …
Name: Blue Anise Sage Height: 3-4′ Width/Spread: 4′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring/Summer Color/Feature: Dark blue flowers with almost black sepals. Maintenance: Deadhead blooms for greater flowering. Botanical Name & Comments: Salvia guaranitica Spectacular bloomer with large flowers and deep green foliage. Perfect for back border or plant among shrubs. Hummingbird and butterfly attractor. Learn about other …
