Ceanothus 'Owlswood Blue'
Owlswood Blue Ceanothus
Description
The 'Owlswood Blue' forms as a tall shrub or tree with dark green leaves and nice, showy cluster of soft deep blue, fragrant flowers. It is a heavy bloomer and can quickly reach a size of 10-15' tall and wide, thus making it a great choice for slopes. Deer love to browse on the leaves. This plant is not frost tolerant but does well in coastal areas. It is not particular about the soil but will appreciate extra moisture during hot summer months.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.