Ceanothus vestitus

Mojave Ceanothus, Desert Ceanothus

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Cascades, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 24" to 6' / 60cm to 1.80m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America