Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’
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Dark Star Lilac
Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ is a compact fast growing shrub growing to about 6 feet tall by 8 feet wide.
This Cenaothus impressus hybrid is composed of small, rough-textured dark green leaves and dark cobalt-blue flower clusters that appear in Spring.
It thrives in coastal gardens but is not recommended for inland valleys.
Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden.
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Dry, Light
Soil: Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Provide seeds eaten by bushtits, mockingbirds, quail and finches, as well as cover for birds. |
|---|---|
| Container | 2-Gal, D-16 |
| Historical Uses | This Ceanothus impressus hybrid is one of the showiest of the California Lilacs it was introduced by Ken Taylor in 1971 |
| Distribution | Selected for the garden. |
| Elevation | Selected for the garden. |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Selected for the garden. |
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