Care

Planting & Growing
Adapts to most soils, provided well-drained; intolerant of soggy soils. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune lightly in early summer to create a more dense habit.

Attracts Pollinators, Butterflies
Brand Monrovia Growers
Deer Resistant Yes
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name California Lilac
Flower Color Blue
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Ceanothus
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 8
Landscape Uses Coastal Exposure, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Screening, Specimen, Urban Garden
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 9 feet
Mature Width 12 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Dry to Average