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Leucophyllum candidum
Leucophyllum candidum I.M. Johnst.
Brewster County Barometerbush, Violet Silverleaf, Boquillas Silverleaf, Purple Ceniza, Cenizo
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s): Leucophyllum violaceum
USDA Symbol: LECA12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Flower: Flower 1 inch
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Purple , VioletBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Gravelly, Rocky, Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Attractive, Blooms ornamental, ShowyUse Wildlife: Nesting site, Cover, Nectar-insects
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 355 - Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest (1991) Miller, G. O.Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. Wasowski
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender
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Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Leucophyllum candidum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Leucophyllum candidum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leucophyllum candidum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-15Research By: TWC Staff