Thundercloud Sage – Desert Horizon Nursery

Thundercloud Sage

Leucophyllum candidum 'Thunder Cloud'

Light
Water
Low water once established; water deeply and allow soil to dry between irrigations. Water more regularly during establishment; avoid frequent shallow watering.
Toxicity
Description
A compact desert shrub with silvery foliage and vivid purple flowers. ‘Thunder Cloud’ is generally classified as Leucophyllum candidum rather than L. frutescens.
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Growth Habit
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun; at least 6–8 hours daily for dense growth and abundant blooms.

Water: Low water once established; water deeply and allow soil to dry between irrigations. Water more regularly during establishment; avoid frequent shallow watering.

Soil: Very well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline Phoenix soils. Avoid poorly drained clay and overly rich amendments.

Mature size: About 3–4 feet tall and wide.

Bloom: Flowers in intermittent flushes from summer into fall, often following monsoon humidity and rain.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in Phoenix; may thin or shed some foliage during cold weather or severe drought.

Growth rate: Moderate; slower under very dry conditions.