Ceanothus cyaneus

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San Diego Mountain Lilac

 
California Native Plant
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Description

San Diego Mountain Lilac is a tall California native shrub with thicker, more glossy green leaves and nice, showy cluster soft deep blue flowers.It has very large flowers for ceanothus and needs little or no watering after establishment. Has a reputatio

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Filler, Screen, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.