Ceanothus 'Centennial'
Centennial Mountain Lilac
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.