| These mostly evergreen ground covers, shrubs and small trees have lightly fragrant blue, white or pink flowers that look like smaller versions of the Common Lilac. North American natives, they do best where summers are dry and they get little water. Known as California or Wild Lilac, they are valued as a drought-tolerant, summer-blooming plant in the West. Usually live 5 to 10 years. Watch for root rot in wet soils, aphids and white fly. |
This dense, medium-sized Ceanothus has short arching branches and narrow, deep green leaves. The vibrant blue flowers open from reddish buds. Grows in heavy soils. Tolerates summer water.
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Attributes - Ceanothus 'Concha'
Plant Type: Shrub
Bloom Season: Mid Spring
Flower Color: Blue
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 5 ft. to 8 ft.
Width: 10 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 7, 8, 9
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Aphids, Root Rot, Whiteflies.
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