Silver cloud Texas sage
Leucophyllum candidum
Last reviewed: August 2026
Leucophyllum candidum, known as Silver cloud Texas sage, is a compact evergreen shrub with silvery leaves and violet-purple flowers that bloom from June through September in hot, dry, sunny sites with sharp drainage.
Toxicity unknown
Silver cloud Texas sage (Leucophyllum candidum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–36" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
TX
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
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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.
Growing Silver cloud Texas sage
Grow Silver cloud Texas sage in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 36 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
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
- When does Silver cloud Texas sage bloom?
- It typically flowers from June through September, with flushes of purple blooms often appearing after periods of rain or high humidity.
- How much sun does Silver cloud Texas sage need?
- It performs best in full sun and can tolerate some light afternoon shade, but too much shade reduces flowering and makes the growth leggy.
- How often should Silver cloud Texas sage be watered?
- This shrub is drought tolerant and prefers low water once established, so it should be watered sparingly and allowed to dry out between waterings.
- What pollinators are attracted to Silver cloud Texas sage?
- Bees and hummingbirds regularly visit the tubular purple flowers for nectar during the summer bloom period.
- What kind of soil does Silver cloud Texas sage prefer?
- It grows best in well-drained, rocky or sandy soils and does poorly in heavy clay or areas with standing water.
- Is Silver cloud Texas sage HOA-friendly?
- Silver cloud Texas sage is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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