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Californian Lilac

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus

  • Scented
  • Feeds pollinators
Californian Lilac (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus)

Photo: Miguel Vieira · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

cobalt, powder blue

What actually matters with this one

Short-lived and it will not reshoot from old wood. Trim only the current year growth, lightly, after flowering.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Keep it dry
Hardiness
Zones 8-10
Height
2-4 m
Flowers
May to June
Difficulty
moderate

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.