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Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

California Lilac

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Description

The 'Dark Star' grows to 4'-6' tall and 6'-8' wide, producing small, rounded clusters of dark blue flowers from light burgundy buds that appear in spring. Its habit is compact, with small, warty leaves growing to only 1/2" long. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.