Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion'
Also Known As
- Blue Cushion California Lilac
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion' plant details
Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion'
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: rhamnaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Gardening facts about Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion' plant
How to Grow Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 7'-12'
Width: 7'-12'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 36"-72"
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5b-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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