Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball'

Also Known As

Monterey Ceanothus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

8a-11

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Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' plant details

Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds 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 heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Snowball is an evergreen shrub that grows about 4' x 4' with a dense habit, stiff branches, and leathery leaves. It is covered with clusters of small, pure white flowers that explode into aptly named snowballs each spring. Excellent for a tough, rocky slope where not many other things will grow. Chamise, Sagebrush, Penstemon, and Monkeyflower are all good companions for this shrub. Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden. Provides nectar for bees and butterflies. Horticultural selection from C. cuneatus var. rigidus: origin from cuttings (1950) Yankee Pt., central coast, Monterey Co.; introduced into Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in 1954

By: The Watershed Nursery

Grows 4' tall and spreads to 10' wide. A dense, mounding shrub with white puffs of flowers in early spring, this Ceanothus is best adapted to coastal locations in well-drained soil but can take heat and drought, as well as heavier soils. Mature plants tend to be woody and are best used as background subjects or replanted every 3 to 5 years. Hardy to 10 °F. Central California.

By: Native Sons

Gardening facts about Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball'

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
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant