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    Ceanothus gloriosus

    Also Known As

    • Holly Ceanothus
    • Point Reyes Ceanothus

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2'-2'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Ceanothus gloriosus plant details

    Ceanothus gloriosus is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus gloriosus

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: serrated leaves, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus gloriosus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Attractively mounding groundcover popular for lavender-blue flower clusters and ease of cultivation in well-drained soils. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    An evergreen groundcover 1-3 ft. high x 6-8 ft. wide with blue flowers on small, dark green, holly-like foliage. Blooms in late winter and early spring. Planted near the coast, it's a good tough ground cover, but it will not tolerate full sun or drought in the interior. It's a fairly fast growing species. Deer don't prefer this one but will eat it if starving (as is the case with most "deer resistant" plants). Great for a coastal slope planting or in back of a perennial bed. One of best in beach sand. The significant value of this selection is in its dense habit and lustrous foliage. Endemic to California Provides nectar for bees and butterflies. No Historical Uses Found. Found in seaside bluffs and the slopes of the coastal mountains. Communitites located in Coastal Strand, Closed-cone Pine Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Douglas-Fir Forest, Chaparral Between 0 and 1640 feet.

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    This fairly prostrate Ceanothus makes a great ground cover in a summer droughty area. Medium blue flowers cover the 8' wide, 2' tall shrub in late spring. Mix with other drought hardy plants in full to part sun. Evergreen and frost hardy in USDA Zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ceanothus gloriosus plant

    How to Grow Ceanothus gloriosus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Ceanothus arboreus

    aka Feltleaf Ceanothus, Island Mountain Lilac, Tree Lilac

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus arboreus form by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus crassifolius

    aka Hoary Leafed Ceanothus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 7'-12'

    Width: 7'-12'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus crassifolius form by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus cyaneus

    aka Lakeside Ceanothus, San Diego Buckbrush, San Diego Mountain Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Ceanothus diversifolius

    aka Pinemat

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 36"-72"

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus diversifolius form by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus greggii

    aka Desert Ceanothus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus greggii form by Stan Shebs
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