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
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:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.