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Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay'
Also Known As
- Anchor Bay California Lilac
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay' plant details
Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay' is a low-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 'Anchor Bay'
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: rhamnaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in summer
- Uses: mounding, native plant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay'
Gardening facts about Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay' plant
How to Grow Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay'
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
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
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- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8'-12'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 36"-72"
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- sun
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