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Ceanothus 'Midnight Magic'

Also Known As

  • Ceanothus x 'Midnight Magic'
  • Midnight Magic California Lilac

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Ceanothus 'Midnight Magic' plant details

Ceanothus 'Midnight Magic' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover 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, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus 'Midnight Magic'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus 'Midnight Magic'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Ceanothus 'Midnight Magic' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus 'Midnight Magic'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • erosion control
    • 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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