What Causes Sage to Bloom

What makes them bloom? Texas sage respond to a couple of different signals that tell them it’s time to bloom. High humidity or sudden soil moisture before and after rainfall will push plants to bloom; seemingly overnight. Texas sage plants are sometimes called “barometer bush” due to this effect.

Does sage bloom purple?

If you succeed in growing purple sage plants, you’ll be rewarded with a medium-sized, round shrub with fragrant, fleshy, green leaves and vivid, purple flowers that may bloom multiple times in a single growing season.

Should you trim Purple Sage?

Prune purple sage only with a purpose, because any unnecessary trimming will only diminish the amount of attractive, fragrant flowers. Make major pruning cuts only when purple sage is dormant, near the end of the winter when the coldest temperatures have passed.