Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue'

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

Plant Size:
8-12 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Bright blue
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Occasional to no watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

This shrub is one of the best introductions by the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. It is a round shrub or small tree of 8-12 feet (or more?) with beautifully textured, shiny leaves. Masses of bright blue flowers contrast with white bud-scales to give a frosted appearance. It is relatively tolerant of heavy soils and routine watering.