Leucophyllum candidum 'Thunder Cloud'
Thundercloud Silverleaf
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
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
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.