Ceanothus cyaneus 'Sierra Blue'
Sierra Blue California Lilac
Description
This Ceanothus is a fast-growing shrub or small tree 12' high and wide. The springtime flowers are a stunning deep blue in large 6" clusters. This selection can be pruned into a lovely small tree or allowed to develop into a broad shrub for a fast screen. Provide well drained soil. Tends toward legginess - prune after flowering for a denser plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
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
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.