Hearst's California Lilac

Ceanothus hearstiorum

SKU #49152
8-10

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Provide occasional deep summer water, once established
SIZE: Reaches 6 in. to 1 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.

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Description A California native evergreen groundcover, perfect for slopes and clay soils. Small cupped and rippled leaves back clusters of powder-blue flowers that attract a host of pollinators. Requires little water in mild climates once established.
Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features North American Native, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
Landscape Use Ground Cover
Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Green
Care Instructions Tolerates clay soils, but not soggy soil. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Happy in full sun with minimal water in mild, coastal climates. In hotter inland areas, provide some shade and occasional deep summer water.
History This Ceanothus is endemic to California, where it grows wild only on the coastline of San Luis Obispo County.
Details
DescriptionA California native evergreen groundcover, perfect for slopes and clay soils. Small cupped and rippled leaves back clusters of powder-blue flowers that attract a host of pollinators. Requires little water in mild climates once established.
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesNorth American Native, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseGround Cover
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsTolerates clay soils, but not soggy soil. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Happy in full sun with minimal water in mild, coastal climates. In hotter inland areas, provide some shade and occasional deep summer water.
History
HistoryThis Ceanothus is endemic to California, where it grows wild only on the coastline of San Luis Obispo County.

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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.