Ceanothus purpureus
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Hollyleaf Ceanothus
Hollyleaf Ceanothus is an evergreen spreading to erect shrub that reaching 6.6 ft. tall.
It is named for its round to oval wavy leaves that are edged with spiny teeth, resembling holly leaves. Its woody parts are gray to reddish brown in color, and small clusters of blue or purple flowers appear in early spring. It is very floriforous to the delight of bees and butterflies.
This species of Ceanothus is included in the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants on list 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere. It grows in Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.
Great for an evergreen, dear resistant, bank stabilizer on dry rocky slopes!
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Ecological Value | Likely larval host of several species of butterflies including hairstreaks, admirals, California Tortoiseshell, and the Pale Tiger Swallowtail |
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| Historical Uses | No known historical uses. |
| Distribution | Endemic to California from the Inner North Coast Ranges north of the Bay Area, mainly in Sonoma and Napa counties. |
| Elevation | 46" – 2188" |
| Habitat | Woodland and chaparral |
| Communities | Chaparral |