Ceanothus 'Gentian Plume'
Gentian Plume Wild Lilac
Description
The 'Gentian Plume' is a tall shrub or small tree that reaches 15-20' in size, with large, glossy leaves and extremely long, branched clusters of deep blue flowers. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Width Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.