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Ceanothus 'Centennial'

Centennial Mountain Lilac

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Katherine Craig

 

Description

The hybrid Ceanothus makes a perfect ground cover, with a profuse flowering of shiny dark green leaves which are almost hidden by very dark blue, delicate flower clusters. It is a heat resistant cultivar and looks the best with one summer pruning. Be cautious about providing plant with excess water.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Green, Grey

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.