Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
$5.45 – $30.25
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Blueblossom ceanothus
Blueblossom ceanothus is a hardy, large evergreen shrub 15′ to 25′ and is Endemic (limited) to California alone.
Blueblossom is an attractive plant with glossy green 2” leaves and a fragrant sky-blue blossom flower show in spring.
Great choice for a sunny coastal garden!
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light
Soil: Loam, Sand, Rocky
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Bees, Drought Tolerant
Ecological Value | Attracts insects for food for tanagers, shrikes, and others. Nectar source for hummingbirds and seed for bushtits, finches. Larval food for Spring Azure, Pale Swallowtail, Lorquin's Admiral. |
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Container | 2-Gal, 5-Gal-O, D-40-O, TB4-O, 1-Gal, 5-Gal, 5-GalS, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, TB4, TB4S |
Historical Uses | The Kashaya Pomo people used the flowers in wreathes and mixed them with water to make soap for washing the body. |
Distribution | Found in the coastal range, from Santa Barbara Co, to southern Oregon |
Elevation | Between 0 and 1968 feet |
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Habitat | Wooded slopes and canyons, often near streams, in evergreen forests in California. |