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.

• Grows with a dense, rounded habit, up to 6-8 ft. tall and wide (180-240 cm). May grow up to 12 ft. wide (360 cm).
• Thrives in well-drained soils in full sun. Requires good drainage and low to non-existent summer irrigation. Sensitive to too much water. Drought tolerant once established.
• Excellent plant for sunny areas, banks and slopes, hedges and screens. 
• Easy to grow, this plant is difficult to transplant once established.