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Ceanothus maritimus
"Popcorn"
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California Lilac |
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Form: |
Groundcover |
Growth habit: |
Low, dense,
stiff branches |
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Size: |
3' h, 6' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Winter-Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Flower Color: |
White/pale
blue |
Hardiness: |
to 15 degrees |
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Exposure: |
Sun to part
sun |
Cultural Uses: |
Soap |
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Soil Moisture: |
Semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Rocky and acidic |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Rhamnaceae |
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Distribution: |
Selected for
Garden Use; Introduced by UC Davis |
Habitat: |
Coastal bluffs,
ridges, hills, slopes |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds and butterflies collect nectar
from the flowers. Seed eaters will work the dried flowers, especially
attractive to Quail. Also offers to cover. |
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Description:
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A tidy groundcover that requires little
maintenance. Heavy bloomer. Compact, small leaves. Best on coast. Good
substitute for cotoneaster. |
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