Texas Sage/Barometer Bush

[chrysanthemum]

I have several large Texas sage plants that grow in various spots on our property. It’s not an edible sage.  It’s just called that because of the color of the foliage.  A number of the bushes are near the driveway, probably planted by previous owners as part of the landscaped area.  It is a Texas native and does well with our alkaline soil and drought.  It’s also called barometer bush, though, because when it does rain, it starts blooming up a storm.  One thing I’ve noticed is that when it blooms, it is covered with honeybees.  I was standing quietly on the driveway this morning not really looking at or thinking about the sage, and all of a sudden I realized that I could hear buzzing from the bees.  I thought you all might enjoy a few pictures.

[hmoosek]

Very pretty blooms. I’m not sure I’ve ever noticed any growing around here.

[heavyhitterokra]

Those are beautiful flowers and bees!  I'll bet they make wonderful honey.