The second should get at the tangle of old undergrowth, removing dead wood and getting out any grasses and weeds near the trunk. On colder nights, I cover them with old sheets, but havent been pleased with the results, mildew and such. The more sun you give it, the fuller and bigger itll grow. Mexican bush sages can be propagated with cuttings, and overwintering can be done indoors or outdoors, depending on the winter temperatures of your area. Using heavy-duty frost cloth will also protect your plants from high winds, but youll need to anchor the cloth securely or you could be giving your neighbors a pricey gift. She is a Master Gardener and lead gardener in a Plant-A-Row, which is a program that offers thousands of pounds of organically-grown vegetables to local food banks. As for the calceolaria (ladys slipper) and calendrinia (rock purslane), neither plant requires pruning, although you should snip or pluck off spent blooms (deadhead) to encourage new flowers. Most are from the excellent book Care and Maintenance of Southern California Native Plant Gardens by Bart OBrien, et al, along with some tips weve learned the hard way. . Just like most plants, too much water can be problematic for the root and leaf system. Finding Mexican bush sage plants in garden centers may be difficult, depending on the growing zone. The Dry Garden: Go forth and boldly prune those sages Hummers and butterflies are thrilled with it. I later tried allowing all the flowers on each stem their turn to develop, thinking they might all become large spikes like the main ones on the stem ends . It gets between two and three feet high at full maturity. Mexican bush sage is susceptible to several pests and diseases. This plant loves well-draining but rich soil. Matilija poppy (Romneya coulteri): OBrien says if growing vigorously after a year, prune hard, cutting back all the old stems to stubs only 3 to 4 inches from the ground. Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips! Hard prune Texas sage shrubs in late winter to control the size of the shrub and improve the density of the foliage.

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