Leucophyllum candidum 'Thunder Cloud'

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Thundercloud Silverleaf

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Tight compact form with stiff branches, growing slowly to 3' x 3'. Silver-white foliage and deep purple flowers. Blooms repeatedly during summer and fall making it one of the most floriferous. It is also most apt to rot if over-watered. Candidum is native in West Texas on limestone hillsides 2200-4900'. It is drought tolerant once established. - Mountain States Nursery

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Silver, White

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.