Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus

$7.00

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Carmel Ceanothus

This variety of Blueblossom ceanothus is a fast growing, mounding and spreading evergreen shrub. It typically grows 3 -5′ tall (but can grow taller) and about 4-15′ wide Space 4-6′ apart.

Carmel creeper is an attractive plant with glossy green 1-2” leaves and a fragrant sky-blue blossom flower show in late winter or early spring.

Looking for a fairly fast growing ground cover, Carmel creeper is a great choice, just be prepared for periodic pruning.

Great choice for a coastal garden with a bit of shade!

 

Lifeform: Shrub

Sun: Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Container

2-Gal, D-40
Ecological Value

Provides nectar for bees and butterflies.
Historical Uses

Flowers used in dance wreathes at the Strawberry Festival and fresh or dried flowers mixed with water and used as a soap for washing hands, face and body.
Distribution

Endemic to coastal California, where its distribution extends through coastal central California to the southern half of the the northern California coast.
Elevation

15 to 950 ft
Communities
Habitat

Hills and bluffs, usually within a few miles of the coast, along with Monterey Pine and other trees of the central coast, or with northern coastal scrub.

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