Texas Sage (Silverado Sage) and Jacaranda Mimosifolia

[sewfarsewgood]

Does anyone know if either of these can be reproduced from cuttings?? Txeas sage is a bush and Jacaranda Mimnsoifolia is called a Jacaranda Tree.

[Ann B.]

Hi,

Just follow the methods on Stem Cuttings, and you should do fine. If the stems are woody and/or as large or larger than a pencil, slit the stems lengthwise about an inch or two from the bottom before dipping in hormone. This seems to help.

To increase humidity, which the sage will like, slip a ziplock bag over the cuttings as I did in the antique rose section.

Have fun!

[Ros H]

Wouldn't that work for russian sage as well?
Ros

[Tom]

A 'Google Search' brought up quite a few references on these plants. They both sound very interesting. In both cases, simiripe softwood cuttings with mist, and seed were propagation methods.

The Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) blooms and produces fruit throughout the summer and can be planted immediately or saved in the refrigerator until spring.

The Jacaranda Mimosifolia plant and seed pods looks very similar to the southeastern mimosa, but the flowers are very different. I would love to try them but I'm afraid this moist zone 7 area would be more than they could stand. Seems they both like southwestern climates best.