California Lilac 'Dark Star'
Incredibly showy, award-winner Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ (California Lilac) is a spreading, evergreen shrub noted for its abundant clusters of fragrant, dark royal blue flowers in late spring and early summer. The flowers are so profuse that they literally cover the bush, creating a breathtaking floral display. The blooms are borne on gracefully arching branches clad with tiny, ovate, dark green leaves with deeply impressed veins. Usually ignored by deer, this pretty shrub is prized by birds, butterflies and hummingbirds. A great California Lilac selection for coastal gardens.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Ceanothus |
| Common names | California Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Ceanothus |
| Common names | California Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ (California Lilac) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ (California Lilac) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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