Texas Sage 'Heavenly Cloud'
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Leucophyllum frutescens x laevigatum 'Heavenly Cloud'
Leucophyllum frutescens, commonly known as Texas sage, silver leaf, or barometer bush, is a shrub usually compact but loosely branched and can grow up to 5-8 feet tall. If not pruned, the plant tends to sprawl with age. This shrub is native to the Chihuahuan Desert, where it grows on rocky limestone slopes in calcareous soils. The plant is found in northern Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico.
Heavenly Cloud is a hybrid between Leucophyllum laevigatum and Leucophyllum frutescens' Green Cloud.' It usually reaches a mature size similar to Green Cloud, but it's a bit narrow, growing to be around 6-8 feet tall and about 6 feet wide. The leaves are dark green and more limited than Green Cloud, which makes them an excellent backdrop for the flowers. Heavenly Cloud is one of the first Texas Rangers to bloom, and the purple flowers attract many pollinators. This selection thrives in full sun and reflected heat and requires virtually no pruning if well placed in the landscape.
Height: 6’-8'
Spread 5’-6’
Bloom: Triggered by Rain
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
