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Leucophyllum candidum 'Thunder Cloud'

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

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

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