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    Ceanothus impressus

    Also Known As

    • Santa Barbara Ceanothus
    • Santa Barbara Mountain Lilac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Ceanothus impressus plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus impressus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: crinkly leaves, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus impressus

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Evergreen shrub, to 6-10 ft tall and wide, with small, crinkley leaves, evergreen and aromatic, and cobalt blue flowers in spring. For full sun to light shade in well-drained soil with very little summer water necessary once established. These do well in coastal settings where conditions are similar to their native habitat. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 8, recovering from temperatures in zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ceanothus impressus plant

    How to Grow Ceanothus impressus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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