Luis Edmunds Mountain Lilac

Carried by 12 nurseries

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Plant description

Horticultural selection from Ceanothus griseus from Berkeley. 'Louis Edmunds' is a dense, evergreen shrub growing to 6' high and with a huge spread up to 25'. It is fast growing, it may need to be pruned to control shape and growth. Leaves are dark green and flowers bloom sea-blue in March and April.Provide this ceanothus plenty of room and you will be delighted with its performance. Plant in full sun in coastal gardens and part shade in inland sites.

Horticultural selection C. griseus: origin = seedling (1942) selected at Tilden Park by Louis Edmunds; intro saratoga Horticultural Foundation 1955 .

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 10 ft Tall

Dormancy

Evergreen

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Water

Low

Wildlife supported

Bees

Alternative names

Common names:

Luis Edmunds Mountain Lilac

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