Heavenly Cloud Sage is a beautiful, drought-tolerant shrub native to the arid regions of northern Mexico. It’s a standout cultivar of Texas sage, admired for its soft, silvery-green foliage and masses of lavender to violet-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in response to changes in humidity or rainfall—often right before a storm. The blooms create a dramatic cloud-like effect against the fine-textured leaves, which gives this variety its poetic name. With a natural, rounded shape and mature size of about 5 to 6 feet tall and wide, it serves well as a hedge, screen, or focal point in water-wise landscapes.
This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or desert gardens. It’s highly tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soil, and requires no supplemental watering once established. ‘Heavenly Cloud’ also resists deer, pests, and most plant diseases, making it a worry-free option for tough growing conditions. While it can be lightly pruned to shape, it generally maintains a tidy, compact form on its own. Its soft foliage, dependable blooms, and tough nature make it a favorite for gardeners seeking both beauty and resilience in dry, sunny environments.
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"Not all desert plants are brown and thorny! Moon valley sells these beautiful Sage bushes with purple blooms all over them, AND ITS A DESERT PLANT! Almost no water is needed to keep my bushes blooming, they look great, and they flower for a long time!"