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Ceanothus integerrimus

Also Known As

  • Deerbrush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-12'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

Ceanothus integerrimus plant details

Ceanothus integerrimus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring, summer and winter lavender, pink and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus integerrimus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and white blooms in spring, summer and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, long-blooming, native plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus integerrimus

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Medium shrub with large clusters of white to deep blue fragrant flowers borne late in spring; nitrogen-fixing. S/D/GDr

Gardening facts about Ceanothus integerrimus plant

How to Grow Ceanothus integerrimus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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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aka Pinemat

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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aka Desert Ceanothus

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5b-10b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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