Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty dawn'
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Species Name: Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn'
Common Name: Frosty Dawn California Lilac
- Low, compact and creeping habit make this an excellent groundcover for coastal gardens. Produces dense clusters of lavender-blue flowers in spring. Give additional water and protection from afternoon sun inland.
- Plant Family: Rhamnaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Height by Width: 1' H x 6' W
- Growth Habit: Groundcover
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Coast: full sun; Inland: part shade
- Soil Preference: Well-draining
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate
- Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F
- Flower Season: Spring
- Flower Color: Lilac
- Endangered?:
- Distribution: Coastal hills and bluffs
- Natural Habitat: Selected for the garden
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