Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point'

Also Known As

Ceanothus griseus 'Yankee Point'
Ceanothus griseus var. griseus
Carmel Ceanothus
Yankee Point California Lilac
Yankee Point Carmel Creeper
Yankee Point Wild Lilac

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

8b-11

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Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point' plant details

Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring 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 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 griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
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

(California Lilac) Evergreen shrub, fast growing to 3-5’ tall and 8-10’ spread. Incredible blue flower clusters in profusion May>June make this a lusted after selection. Deer, drought, gopher resistant, enjoys coastal conditions, shorter lived inland…full sun, sandy soils, resents pruning. Butterfly and hummer magnet.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Yankee Point is an evergreen sub-shrub. Growing to 4 feet tall and 10 feet wide, this low shrub's shiny leaves, dense form and graceful habit make it an attractive bank cover. It is a rapid spreader and is sprinkled with medium-blue flower clusters in April-May. This selection of the coastal species is from Monterey County. It has a more compact habit, darker foliage and flower color, and better heat tolerance than other available cultivars. Provides nectar for bees and butterflies. Maunsell Van Rensselaer, Director of the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation, selected four superior individual plants of Ceanothus griseus on Yankee Point at the Carmel Highlands in Monterey County in 1954. The cultivar was named 'Yankee Point' in 1956.

By: The Watershed Nursery

Rich, dark green leaves with medium-blue flowers in early spring. Spreading habit to 3' high if not crowded. Yankee Point is dependable, tough, and tolerant of heat and heavier soils if they drain modestly. Good for warmer, drier sites though supplemental summer water is recommended. Hardy to 10F.

By: Native Sons

Fast growing ground-cover shrub with glossy dark green leaves and blue flower clusters winter through spring. Can handle partial shade and as low as 20º F.

By: Cactus Jungle

Garden photo gallery of Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point'

By: Cactus Jungle

By: Native Sons

By: Piece of Eden

Gardening facts about Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point'

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