Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis ‘Yankee Point’

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Carmel Mountain Lilac

Yankee Point is an evergreen sub-shrub.  Growing to 4 feet tall and 10 feet wide, this low shrub’s shiny leaves, dense form and graceful habit make it an attractive bank cover.

It is a rapid spreader and is sprinkled with medium-blue flower clusters in April-May.

This selection of the coastal species is from Monterey County. It has a more compact habit, darker foliage and flower color, and better heat tolerance than other available cultivars.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Erosion Control

Ecological Value

Provides nectar for bees and butterflies.

Historical Uses

Maunsell Van Rensselaer, Director of the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation, selected four superior individual plants of Ceanothus griseus on Yankee Point at the Carmel Highlands in Monterey County in

Distribution

Selected for the garden.

Elevation

Selected for the garden.

Communities
Habitat

Selected for the garden.