Dark Star California Lilac

Ceanothus x 'Dark Star'

Pronunciation: see-an-OH-thus
SKU #02322
8-10

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Fast growing to 6 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide.

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Description An attractive, dense-branching evergreen shrub with heavy clusters of honey-scented, dark purplish blue flowers that are loved by pollinators. Small dark green foliage has deeply impressed veins. Makes a terrific hedge, screen or windbreak.
Bloom Time Late spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Privacy Screen
Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Dark Green
Care Instructions Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Performs best in full sun, with little to no summer water once established.
Details
DescriptionAn attractive, dense-branching evergreen shrub with heavy clusters of honey-scented, dark purplish blue flowers that are loved by pollinators. Small dark green foliage has deeply impressed veins. Makes a terrific hedge, screen or windbreak.
Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorDark Green
Care
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Performs best in full sun, with little to no summer water once established.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.