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Ceanothus foliosus is a species of flowering shrub in the Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn) family known by the common name Wavyleaf Ceanothus. This Ceanothus is endemic to California, where its distribution extends throughout the Coast Ranges and the northern end of the Peninsular Ranges. This shrub appears in a variety of forms throughout its range. It may be tall and erect but is generally under two meters in height; it may also be low-lying and sprawling. There are three recognized varieties; var. vineatus (Vine Hill Ceanothus) is a rare form. The species generally has sparse, small evergreen leaves only one to two centimeters in length and toothed along the edges with hairy knobs. The petite flower clusters are borne on naked stalks and are bunched with blue or lavender flowers with prominent yellow anthers. The fruit is a capsule about 4 millimeters long containing usually 3 seeds. It is an excellent butterfly plant.
Shrub
4 - 7 ft Tall
7 ft Wide
Rounded
Moderate
Evergreen
Pleasant
Blue, Lavender
Winter, Spring
Bank stabilization, Hedge
Full Sun
Very Low
Max 1x / month once established
Moderate
Tolerates cold to 15° F
Fast, Medium, Slow
Prefers slightly acidic soil but tolerates a variety of soils.
Tolerates serpentine soil..
Soil PH: 6.0 - 8.0
For propagating by seed: Hot water; then 3 mos. stratification may improve germination.
Relatively dry, open, rocky slopes of coast-facing mountains up to 5, 000 ft. as part of chaparral, woodland or coniferous forest
Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Forest, Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 87 likely
Sallow Button
Acleris hastiana
Cottonwood Dagger Moth
Acronicta lepusculina