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Ceanothus papillosus, Wartleaf ceanothus, is a species of plant in the genus Ceanothus. It is endemic to California, where it grows in open habitat on the slopes of the coastal mountain ranges, such as woodland and chaparral. The evergreen leaves are alternately arranged, often in crowded clusters, each oblong to long-rectangular in shape and covered in glandular bumps. The edges are generally turned under and lined with glandular hairs. The inflorescence is a cluster of bright blue flowers. The fruit is a bumpy capsule about 3 millimeters long. The evergreen leaves are alternately arranged, often in crowded clusters, each oblong to long-rectangular in shape and covered in glandular bumps. The edges are generally turned under and lined with glandular hairs. The inflorescence is a cluster of bright blue flowers. The fruit is a bumpy capsule about 3 millimeters long.
Shrub
6 - 16 ft Tall
Moderate
Evergreen
Blue, Purple
Spring, Winter
Bank stabilization, Hedge
Full Sun
Very Low, Low
Moderate
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
For propagating by seed: Hot water: and 2.5-3 mos. stratification.
5*, 7, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*
Open, dry slopes
Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Redwood Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 87 likely
Sallow Button
Acleris hastiana
Cottonwood Dagger Moth
Acronicta lepusculina