SAGE 'GREEN CLOUD' Leucophyllum Frutescens 'Green Cloud
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SAGE ‘GREEN CLOUD’ Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Green Cloud’ Characteristics Type: Woody Shrub Maintenance: Low Zone: 8 to 10 Suggested Use: Hedge Height: 6 feet Flower: Showy Spread: 6feet Leaf: Colorful, Evergreen Bloom Time: Summer, Fall Other: Winter Interest Bloom: Rose-purple Tolerate: Dry Soil, Deer, Salt Sun: Full sun, partial shade Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds Water: Dry to medium Texas Native Culture ‘Green Cloud’ is among the largest of the cold tolerant, drought resistant, heat loving plants known as Texas Rangers. If you’ve ever seen one in full bloom, you have a good idea of why these are some of the most popular plants used in Southwestern residential and commercial landscapes. Though the bell-shaped, rose-purple flowers will appear sporadically from spring through fall, the most stunning floral display is brought on by the high humidity of monsoon season, when ‘Green Cloud’ is covered in so many blossoms that it’s sometimes difficult to see any of its namesake true-green foliage! This trademarked plant was released by Texas A & M University, and was selected for its bright green foliage and large violet-purple flowers. This is one of the larger selections of Texas sage, with a mature size of 6 feet tall and wide and an open growth form. Do not fertilize plants. Once established, plants require minimal maintenance. Noteworthy Characteristics Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Green Cloud’ is a compact but loosely branched shrub that typically grows to 5-8' tall. Plant this shrub and enjoy a cloud of color that can carpet any landscape and add curb appeal. Native to the Southwest and northern Mexico, 'Green Cloud' has bright green foliage and showy dark rose or magenta flowers from spring through fall. These are fast growing shrubs. Plant them in any site that’s looking to have a quickly established landscape! After their first year in the ground, they require minimal water, no fertilizer and no pruning. No insect pests bother them. The main reason for their virtual absence from our gardens is due to overwatering or poor soil drainage. Problems No serious insect or disease problems. Cotton root rot. Garden Uses Do not fertilize plants. Once established, plants require minimal maintenance. Grow as a hedge, windbreak or screen. Foundations. Borders. Lawn specimen. Large containers near patios or along driveways. Xeriscape plant. .