©2001-06 Photo by Ken Gilliland

Ceanothus  impressus x papillosus "Joyce Coulter"

California Lilac
 
Form: Groundcover Growth habit: Mounding
Size: 3' h, 10' w Deciduous: Evergreen
Flowering Season: Winter-Spring Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Blue Hardiness: to 15 degrees
Exposure: Part sun Cultural Uses: Soap
Soil Moisture: Semi-dry
Soil Type: Sand to clay CNPS Status: Not Listed
Family: Rhamnaceae
Distribution: Selected for Garden Use Habitat: Coastal bluffs, ridges, hills, slopes
 
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.
 

Description:

Mounding habit. Good under normal garden care. Tolerates heavy soils.