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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
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
By: Native Sons
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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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Zones
8b-11
Size
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Width: 8'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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Shrub
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
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- sun
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