Ceanothus dentatus 'Bluette'

Common Name:
Cropleaf ceanothus
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Rhamnaceae (The Buckthorn Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
3-6 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
ground cover
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Bright blue
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Occasional to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

This species of ceanothus is restricted to the sandy slopes and chaparral and pine forests of southern Santa Cruz and northern Monterey counties. It forms a dense springy mass with small dark green textured leaves on slender, sturdy stems. Bright blue flowers are abundant in spring.