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California Native Plant

Ceanothus gloriosus

Point Reyes Creeper

Plant photo of: Ceanothus gloriosus
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo

 

Description

As an evergreen groundcover, this Ceanothus forms 6"-10" mats of small, holly-like, dark green leaves with distinct flowers of a dark blue coloring. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects. - Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.