23+ California Lilac Ceanothus Dark Star

Dark star is cold tolerant to 5 degrees f. Dark star is very similar to julia phelps but differs mainly in size.

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California lilac ceanothus 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. Shrubby ceanothus provide seeds eaten by bushtits mockingbirds quail and finches as well as cover for birds.

Dark star tends to stay a little smaller. The three showiest ceanothus are dark star julia phelps and concha. Ceanothus dark star is dense and dark and makes a great backdrop for brightly colored flowers or light gray foliage.

Not a good choice for hot inland areas. I have seen plants get to 8 tall but that is the exception. Deer will not bother these until they get into where they start eating all things.

Plant in full sun and provide decent drainage. Attractive dense branching evergreen shrub boasts heavy clusters of honey scented dark purplish blue flowers. Dark green foliage has deeply impressed veins.

When this plant is happy it is spectacular. Terrific hedge screen or windbreak. The dark blue flowers come on in the spring.

Gardenenvy April 2013