Arroyo Grande Lilac, Santa Barbara Ceanothus, Nipomo Mountain Lilac, Nipomo Mesa Mountain Lilac
Endemic to the coast of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, Ceanothus impressus var. nipomensis (Arroyo Grande Lilac) is a bushy, evergreen shrub noted for its abundant clusters of fragrant, dark blue flowers in mid and late spring. Thickly branched, its dark brown stems are clad with small, oval, highly ridged and wrinkled dark green leaves which become sweetly fragrant on warm days. A moderate grower, this spectacular shrub needs the cool coastal climate to make it through the hot season. It is extremely drought tolerant once established. 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 |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, 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 | 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 |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, 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 | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Ceanothus impressus var. nipomensis (Arroyo Grande Lilac) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceanothus impressus var. nipomensis (Arroyo Grande Lilac) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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