Silverado Sage Problems

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gardeninggal07 Round Rock, TX Aug 22, 2008

I planted 5 Silverado Sage last fall because I heard how beautiful they are as well as being easy to grow here in Central Texas. But I have had nothing but problems.

I am constantly battling aphids, white flies and scale. I'm so over it. I 've been treating with Neem oil and insecticidal soap.

Does anyone else have this problem with them? When I researched the shrub all the descriptions I read was that they are insect and disease free.

Thanks!

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Aug 22, 2008

I haven't grown that particular cultivar, but I have another cultivar of Leucophyllum frutescens and have had no problems at all. I wonder if they aren't under stress from something cultural (like too much/too little water, not getting enough sun, etc)? Plants that are under stress from something else can often be more susceptible to insects.

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gardeninggal07 Round Rock, TX Aug 23, 2008

Thank you for your reply. They are in full sun but they do get about an inch of water a week from my irrigation system.

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