Ceanothus gloriosus v. porrectus 'Mt. Vision'

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

Plant Size:
1-2 feet high, 7 feet wide
Landscape/Garden Uses:
ground cover
Flowering Season:
Spring

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

Suggested Irrigation:
Occasional to no watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

Durable groundcover ceanothus is tolerant of differing garden conditions and forms a low, wide mound with stiff branches. Bright blue flowers appear in spring. Great bank cover, rounded leaves are relatively small.