'Silver Dream' is a more compact, intensely silver cultivar of the native Texas Sage, specifically prized for its ability to handle Houston's summer heat. While it thrives in sunshine, it is highly sensitive to excessive soil moisture. In our region's heavy clay, this plant must be placed in a raised bed or a site amended with expanded shale. It will not tolerate standing water or "wet feet," which can quickly lead to root rot during our heavy rainy seasons.
Exposure
Full Sun (Required for silver color and blooming)
Height x Width
2-3' Height x 2-3' Width
Water
Low; extremely drought tolerant once established
Zones
8 - 11
Fertilization
None required; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers
Pruning
Prune lightly in late winter; avoid "hedging" to maintain natural form
'Silver Dream' is a more compact, intensely silver cultivar of the native Texas Sage, specifically prized for its ability to handle Houston's summer heat. While it thrives in sunshine, it is highly sensitive to excessive soil moisture. In our region's heavy clay, this plant must be placed in a raised bed or a site amended with expanded shale. It will not tolerate standing water or "wet feet," which can quickly lead to root rot during our heavy rainy seasons.
Exposure
Full Sun (Required for silver color and blooming)
Height x Width
2-3' Height x 2-3' Width
Water
Low; extremely drought tolerant once established
Zones
8 - 11
Fertilization
None required; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers
Pruning
Prune lightly in late winter; avoid "hedging" to maintain natural form
