Ceanothus gloriosus var. porrectus

Also Known As

Ceanothus gloriosus v. porrectus
Inverness Ceanothus
Inverness Ceanothus/Mt. Vision Ceanothus
Mt. Vision Ceanothus

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 60"-120"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Ceanothus gloriosus var. porrectus plant details

Ceanothus gloriosus var. porrectus is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus gloriosus var. porrectus

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 60 IN - 120 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus gloriosus var. porrectus

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low-growing, sprawling evergreen shrub with a height of 2 feet and a spread of 6 feet. It's ideal for evenly moist soil situations like the coast from whence it hails. Nice evergreen foliage--tiny, shiny leaves--and lavender-blue flowers in spring cover the shrub. Well-drained site, whether moist or dryish.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This rare variety of C. g. var. porrectus grows only to approximately 1 foot in height with a wide spread to 10 feet. Pretty tough for a low growing plant. Mt. Vision puts on a great display of bright blue flowers in the late winter or early spring. It's small holly-like leaves make it one of the more deer resistant ceanothus. Can take full sun on the coast but if you have a more inland setting, give it partial shade. Restricted to the slopes of Mount Vision, Point Reyes Hill, Ledum Swamp and near the top of Point Reyes Road. Provides nectar for bees and butterflies. No historical uses found. Found in coastal slopes of mount vision . Communitites located in Closed cone pine forest, coastal prairie, coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassland. Below 1100' .

By: The Watershed Nursery

Gardening facts about Ceanothus gloriosus var. porrectus plant

How to Grow Ceanothus gloriosus var. porrectus

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant