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Leucophyllum candidum 'Thunder Cloud'

Thundercloud Silverleaf

Plant photo of: Leucophyllum candidum 'Thunder Cloud'
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

 

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

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:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.