Mortellaro's Nursery
Print This Page
Texas Sage, Greencloud
Cenizo, Greencloud
Leucophyllum frutescens 'Greencloud'
Greencloud Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Greencloud’) is a Texas native evergreen shrub prized for its clean green foliage and reliable performance in heat and drought. It is one of the more refined Texas sages, lacking the heavy silver fuzz of many cultivars while still retaining excellent toughness. Like other Leucophyllum, it is highly adapted to Central and South Texas conditions and thrives with minimal supplemental care once established.
In the Texas landscape, Greencloud is best suited to full sun, where it maintains a dense, rounded form and produces its signature lavender to purple blooms, often triggered by humidity or changes in barometric pressure. It prefers well-drained, alkaline soils and performs poorly in areas with frequent irrigation or consistently wet conditions. This shrub is highly deer tolerant, non-toxic to pets, and very drought adapted, making it ideal for low-water landscapes, commercial plantings, and native or xeric designs.
Greencloud Texas Sage matures at approximately 5–6 feet tall and wide, forming a naturally rounded shape with some pruning required. When planted in groups, space plants 5–6 feet apart to allow proper air circulation and mature spread. It works well as a hedge, screen, mass planting, or standalone accent, and its evergreen structure provides year-round interest even when not in bloom.
In colder parts of its range, brief winter leaf drop or tip dieback may occur during hard freezes, but plants typically recover quickly in spring with no lasting damage if soils remain dry. Avoid winter pruning, as this can reduce cold tolerance.
 |
Full sun |
|
Drought tolerant |
|
Deer resistant |
Flower Color:Purple |
|
Height:5-6 Feet |
|
Spread:5-6 Feet |
|
Spacing:5-6 feet |
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips for Leucophyllum frutescens 'Greencloud'
Trim in late winter to promote thick, even habit.
USDA Hardiness Zone 8a
Characteristics & Attributes
|
Deer Tolerance
|
Exposure
|
Habit
|
Soil pH Preference
|
||||||||
|
Water Needs
|
Texas Native
|
Tolerates Poor Drainage
|
