Thunder Cloud™ Texas Sage
Leucophyllum candidum 'Thunder Cloud'
SKU
2540
Compact size and masses of darker flowers distinguish this shrub with silvery gray foliage. Extraordinarily heat and drought resistant. Perfect for driveways and parking lots in desert climates as individual, informal hedge or in groups. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Average Size at Maturity | A dense, fast growing, mounding shrub with upright stems 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Key Feature | Showy Flowers |
Provide a well drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, water deeply and infrequently during summer months. Prune during cool months as needed.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 11
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