South Coast Blue Mountain Lilac

Carried by 2 nurseries

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Plant description

Ceanothus hybrid. South Coast Blue grows 8'-1' high and 5' wide so it is an excellent choice for that narrow spot in the yard that needs an eye-catching shrub. It has dark blue flowers and deep green foliage. The foliage is one of the best parts about this plant and really sets this plant apart, although the deep blue flowers are excellent too. We have found it to be fast growing. It was introduced to us by Greg Rubin of California's Own Native Plant Design, and is a hybrid between 'Trewithen Blue' (a type of Ceanothus arboreus) and Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue'. Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. A hybrid between C. 'Trewithen Blue' (a type of C. arboreus) and C. 'Frosty Blue'. Introduced by Greg Rubin.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

8 - 10 ft Tall
3 - 5 ft Wide

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Blue

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

Wildlife supported

Bees

Alternative names

Common names:

South Coast Blue Ceanothus

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Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant