Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay'

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

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

Flower Color:
Lavender 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

Ceanothus gloriousus is a widely spreading ground cover for coastal climates. 'Anchor Bay', introduced by the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation, has thicker, more rigid branches, stiffer leaves and darker blue flowers than the typical species. It is not recommended for areas where summers are hot.