Ceanothus impressus

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Ceanothus impressus

Santa Barbara Ceanothus

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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle Photographer: Acacia Software

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:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.