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Hearst's California Lilac
Ceanothus hearstiorum
SKU #49152
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. |
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| 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
| 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 |
Style
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| 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. |
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History
| History | This 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 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.