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    Ceanothus greggii

    Also Known As

    • Desert Ceanothus

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5b-10b

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    Ceanothus greggii plant details

    Ceanothus greggii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus greggii

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus greggii

    USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bradshaw's collections from rocky limestone slopes in Otero Co. NM at 6500', twiggy subshrubs 3' to as much as 6' in height with umbels of white flowers and tiny leaves; these look promising and from 6500' should be reasonably hardy.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Ceanothus greggii plant

    How to Grow Ceanothus greggii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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