Small Leaf Mountain Lilac
Beautiful, fragrant and very rewarding, Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’ (Small Leaf Mountain Lilac) is a densely branched evergreen shrub noted for its abundant clusters of deep cobalt-blue flowers in mid to late spring. Attracting bees and butterflies, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally cover the shrub for an outstanding display. Forming a large mound, its stiff branches are clothed with tiny dark green leaves, 1/2 in. long (1 cm), that are heavily wrinkled. Perfect for the waterwise or xeric landscape, Julia Phelps Ceanothus offers gorgeous possibilities as an ornamental. It is well suited as a background shrub, screen and slope plantings. One of the most popular Ceanothus cultivar grown in California gardens, it also provides seeds as well as cover for birds.
| 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 |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing |
72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal 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 |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing |
72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
How many Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’ (Small Leaf Mountain Lilac) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’ (Small Leaf Mountain Lilac) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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