LEUCOPHYLLUM FRUTESCENS ‘HEAVENLY CLOUD’

Heavenly Cloud Sage

OVERVIEW:

Leucophyllum ‘Heavenly Cloud’ is an evergreen Texas Ranger selection featuring silvery-gray foliage and attractive lavender-purple flowers. Its dense, rounded habit and exceptional heat tolerance make it a dependable choice for desert landscapes. Flowering can increase dramatically following summer humidity or rainfall, creating periods of intense seasonal color.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Leucophyllum ‘Heavenly Cloud’
Common Name: Heavenly Cloud Texas Ranger
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Suggested Uses: Hedges, screens, medians, xeriscape landscapes

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 4–6 ft.
Width: 4–6 ft.
Foliage: Silvery-gray, evergreen
Flower: Lavender-purple, funnel-shaped
Bloom Period: Spring through fall
Growth Habit: Dense and rounded

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low
Soil: Well-draining, alkaline soils
USDA Zone: 8–11