Rewilding My Lot

Converting a new developer lot into a nature ecosystem — my journey

Cenizo Is Finally Blooming After More Than A Year

Cenizo aka Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) was one of the first things (2023 spring) that I planted in the bed in front of the house, what I now call the pollinator garden. It was a little thing then (back left with the grey-green leaves)…

…and look at it now!

One of the common names for this plant is Barometer Bush because of its habit of blooming after rain. However, the mechanism of what exactly is the trigger isn’t entirely clear — humidity, soil moisture, air pressure?

Mine bloomed a couple of times soon after I planted it, but then went more than a year without flowering. I am finally seeing blooms again, bizarrely after we have had no rain for more than two months. If it’s a signal that rain is coming, that would be very good news.

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Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.

I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.

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