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    Ceanothus cuneatus 'Blue Sierra'

    Also Known As

    • Blue Sierra California Lilac
    • Sierra Blue Wild Lilac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 6b-11

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    Ceanothus cuneatus 'Blue Sierra' plant details

    Ceanothus cuneatus 'Blue Sierra' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, 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 cuneatus 'Blue Sierra'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus cuneatus 'Blue Sierra'

    USDA Zones: 6b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Reaching 15' high with a similar spread, 'Sierra Blue' offers open stems of glossy, medium-green leaves and hanging, 8" flower clusters. These large pendulous flower clusters appear each spring like blue lanterns the color of a "Sierran sky." Fast growing, it requires pruning to enhance its shape. An excellent selection for Southern California in both coastal and inland gardens, where it is useful as a screen or hedge and well-suited to pruning. In shady locations the foliage is open and sparse. Hardy to about 15 °F.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Ceanothus cuneatus 'Blue Sierra' plant

    How to Grow Ceanothus cuneatus 'Blue Sierra'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • 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

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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