Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis

Carmel Creeper, Carmel Ceanothus, Wild Lilac, Redroot

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 10' to 12' / 3.00m to 3.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
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