Cynthia Postan Ceanothus

Carried by 2 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun or part shade in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Seed collected from C. papillosus (C. p. var. roweanus) collected at Tilden Botanical Garden in 1965 by Lady Cynthia postan. Other parent thought to be C. thyrsiflorus var. griseus.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 8 ft Tall
8 - 12 ft Wide

Form

Rounded

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Blue

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Wildlife supported

Bees

Alternative names

Common names:

Cynthia Postan Ceanothus

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