Leucophyllum frutescens 'Silver Cloud'
Silver Cloud Texas Ranger
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.