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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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    Ceanothus arboreus

    aka Feltleaf Ceanothus, Island Mountain Lilac, Tree Lilac

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus arboreus form by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus crassifolius

    aka Hoary Leafed Ceanothus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 7'-12'

    Width: 7'-12'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus crassifolius form by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus cyaneus

    aka Lakeside Ceanothus, San Diego Buckbrush, San Diego Mountain Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus cyaneus flower by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus diversifolius

    aka Pinemat

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 36"-72"

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus diversifolius form by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis

    aka California Lilac, Carmel Ceanothus, Carmel Creeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 6'-7'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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