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Ceanothus gloriosus var. exaltatus 'Emily Brown'

Also Known As

  • Ceanothus gloriosus 'Emily Brown'
  • Emily Brown California Lilac
  • Navarro Ceanothus

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Ceanothus gloriosus var. exaltatus 'Emily Brown' plant details

Ceanothus gloriosus var. exaltatus 'Emily Brown' is a low-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - 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 var. exaltatus 'Emily Brown'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, spiky, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus gloriosus var. exaltatus 'Emily Brown'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This plant has deep blue flowers and is not encountered nearly often enough.
Mature plants reach 3-4' tall and 8' wide with dark green, holly-like 1" leaves and dark violet blue, 1" flower clusters. More tolerant of heavy soils than most. Supplemental water will improve appearance. Hardy to 15F.
When looking for a ground covering ceanothus, Emily pops her head up first. Fast growing and mounding to 3' x 10' wide with evergreen, holly-like leaves and deep purple-blue flowers in spring. A selection of coastal ceanothus. Very garden tolerant, much more so than other ceanothus. Sun to light shade; drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Ceanothus gloriosus var. exaltatus 'Emily Brown' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus gloriosus var. exaltatus 'Emily Brown'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - 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

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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