{"product_id":"purple-rain-texas-sage-plant-5jd8h1","title":"Purple Rain Texas Sage Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLow Maintenance, Fragrant, Purple-Flowering Shrub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWant to shower your outdoor gardening space with pink-violet hues? The \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Rain Texas Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dense-growing plant that offers fragrant magenta flowers to \u003cstrong\u003eadd color and life (pollinators!)\u003c\/strong\u003e to your space. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Purple Rain Texas Sage produces \u003cstrong\u003eevergreen leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e that grow in tight branch formations. During the summer to fall seasons, these branches explode with \u003cstrong\u003edelicate purple flowers that resemble whimsical ruffles\u003c\/strong\u003e and fill your space with \u003cstrong\u003esweet, floral scents\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePerfect for \u003cstrong\u003ecut flower gardens, container planting\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor as a\u003cstrong\u003e floral privacy screen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Purple Rain Texas Sage is diverse in where you can plant it. But best of all? This plant \u003cstrong\u003ethrives in poor soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003ecold, heat, and drought resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e while requiring minimal maintenance to maintain its tight form. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGiving a pop of soft violet, the Purple Rain Texas Sage is a lovely addition to landscape styles like \u003cstrong\u003ecottage, Zen, farmhouse, or eclectic\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plant with similar purple shades like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fast-growing-trees.com\/products\/lavenderrhododendron\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLavender Rhododendron Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fast-growing-trees.com\/products\/mexican-petunia\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMexican Petunia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or add a pop of complimenting red or pink with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fast-growing-trees.com\/products\/petite-knock-out-rose-shrub\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePetite Knock Out Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fast-growing-trees.com\/products\/first-lady-hibiscus\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFirst Lady Hollywood Hibiscus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffortless blooms have never been as beautiful than with the Purple Rain Texas Sage. Order yours today and experience the low maintenance appeal!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting:\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Plant your Purple Rain Texas Sage in a location with full sun or a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Once you’ve found your location, dig a hole that is 2-3 times the width of the container the plant was shipped in and around the same depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove the container and loosen the roots gently with your fingers. Then place the plant in the hole and backfill the dirt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you’re planting in a container, choose a container (with drainage holes) that is 2-3 inches larger than the container that it was shipped in. Place a layer of soil in the bottom of the container and then follow the in-ground planting directions above. Place the plant in an area that receives 6 hours of sun per day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Watering:\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Immediately after planting your Purple Rain Texas Sage, water deeply. Continue watering as needed until the plant is well established (but allow the soil to dry out between waterings). Once established, you may only water when the soil becomes dry more than 2 inches down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Prune in late winter before the shrub starts to flower. Using a hand cutter, trim less than a third of the top growth. The spikier the plant, the more flowers it will produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDo not fertilize after planting; this plant prefers poor-quality soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":48860209447082,"sku":"17215","price":15.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":48860209479850,"sku":"16411","price":32.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/qhw46ndi2lyn_3fefa880-f98a-482b-ab44-d389cc368ba4.jpg?v=1784865232","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/purple-rain-texas-sage-plant-5jd8h1","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}