Leucophyllum candidum
Violet Silverleaf
Description
Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 3'. Silvery leaves provide striking backdrop to deep violet flowers. Silvery leaves also contrast well with other green plants in the landscape. Flowers appear summer to fall following rains. Accepts reflected sun. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.