Leucophyllum frutescens, commonly known as Texas Sage, Silver Leaf, or Barometer Bush, is a delightful semi-evergreen shrub native to Texas, New Mexico, and northern Mexico that usually grows compactly but with a relaxed, loosely branched form. As it ages, if left unpruned, it has a tendency to spread out a bit.
White Cloud is a cultivar with gray foliage and an upright, oval form. White flowers bloom in mid-summer through fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Tolerates heavier soils with poor drainage better than other cultivars, but thrives most in well draining soil. Best grown in full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant once established and heat resistant. Do not fertilize plants. Once established, plants require minimal maintenance.
Height: 4′-8′ Spread: 4′-8′ Bloom: August-December Light: Full Sun-Part Shade Water: Low Zone: 7-10 Origin: Cultivar (Texas, New Mexico, Mexico)
