Cimarron Sage is a petite variety of normally much larger Texas Rangers, all known for their masses of flowers produced in response to summer and fall rains. This evergreen shrub is prized for its soft, rounded form and silvery-gray fuzzy leaves which contrast beautifully with its bluish-purple flowers. Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators are attracted to the flowers. Cimarron Sage has exceptional drought tolerance, heat tolerance, cold hardiness, and is very low maintenance. Water regularly but infrequently in summer. Avoid watering in winter months except in extreme winter droughts. Allow these beauties to grow naturally – resist pruning into box-shapes or globes. While creating a senser appearance, flowers will be sacrificed, and water use will increase. Prune only lightly in late February to maintain the plant’s natural form. Typically used as an accent plant, border, screen or informal hedge, and in beds and borders, by patios, as a filler shrub, and in containers.
