Heavenly Cloud Texas Sage
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Leucophyllum frutescens x laevigatum 'Heavenly Cloud'
Leucophyllum frutescens, often lovingly referred to as Texas sage, silver leaf, or barometer bush, is a delightful shrub that usually grows compactly but with a relaxed, loosely branched form, reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet. As it ages, if left unpruned, this charming plant tends to spread out a bit. It's a native gem of the Chihuahuan Desert, thriving on rocky limestone slopes where calcareous soils abound. You can find it in the beautiful regions of northern Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico.
Heavenly Cloud is a wonderful hybrid formed from Chihuahuan Sage (Leucophyllum laevigatum) and Green Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens). It typically matches Green Texas Sage in mature size, but it has a slightly narrower growth habit. It's average mature height is 6' tall, but some have reached heights of 8' tall. With its dark green leaves, which are more refined than those of Green Cloud and more similar to the leaves of Chihuahuan Sage, it creates a beautiful backdrop for the stunning lavender flowers that bloom in response to humidity and rain. Heavenly Cloud is one of the first Texas Rangers to burst into bloom, presenting eye-catching purple flowers that draw in many pollinators.
This selection is happiest when basking in full sun in well draining soil. Tolerant of reflective heat. Mostly evergreen and it requires minimal pruning.
Height: 5’-8'
Spread 5’-6’
Bloom: Triggered by Rain
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 7-9
Origin: Texas, Mexico (Hybrid)
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
