Ceanothus impressus
Santa Barbara Ceanothus
Description
This broadleaf evergreen shrub quickly reaches 5-8' tall and wide. It has small leaves are dark green and wrinkled on upper surface. Dark blue flowers appear in ball shaped clusters during spring. Flowers attract bees. It does best in full sun with lean, well draining soil. Prefers to be on the dry side. Beautiful plant but not long-lived. It can be sheared to use as a hedge. Many varieties available.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.