Silver leaf (Leucophyllum frutescens) lew-koe-FIL-lum frew-TES-senz Genus:  Leucophyllum Silver leaf is a flowering evergreen shrub with arching branches and woolly, silvery gray leaves. In summer, it bears solitary, bell-shaped rose-purple flowers an inch across. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Useful as hedging and in seaside plantings. Care:  Grow in poor, sandy soil and full sun. Propagation:  Sow seed in situ in spring or take greenwood cuttings in early summer. Problems:  Stem rot, galls, powdery mildew, scale insects, and root rots.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry Characteristics Native Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Pink, Purple Uses Beds and Borders, Hedge Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Shrubs