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Leucophyllum frutescens 'Silver Cloud'

Silver Cloud Texas Ranger

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Information by:         Photographer: Sanchez & Maddux

 

Description

Good for low maintenance gardens with low water requirements. Must have well drained soil.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.