Silver cloud Texas sage
Leucophyllum candidum
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–36" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
TX
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A dense, rounded evergreen shrub with small, felted silvery-white leaves that give it a soft, silver appearance year-round. Produces a flush of purple, trumpet-shaped flowers triggered by rainfall or humidity spikes during the warm season. Naturally compact form needs little pruning to hold its shape.
In an HOA neighborhood
Silver cloud Texas sage is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Rain-triggered flower flushes offer a burst of nectar for bees and hummingbirds during the warm season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Silver cloud Texas sage need?
- Silver cloud Texas sage grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Silver cloud Texas sage bloom?
- Silver cloud Texas sage blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Silver cloud Texas sage native?
- Silver cloud Texas sage (Leucophyllum candidum) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Silver cloud Texas sage attract?
- Silver cloud Texas sage draws bees and hummingbirds.
- Is Silver cloud Texas sage HOA-friendly?
- Silver cloud Texas sage is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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