shrub

Ceanothus tomentosus | Woolly Leaf Mountain Lilac

(Ceanothus tomentosus var. olivaceous)

A chaparral shrub that is useful as a large screen or divider. Flower color varies from blue to purple to white. Prefers some shade in hot inland regions where it tends to go dormant during summer. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.

Water Requirement: very low, low

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 15F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 12 feet high

Width: 8 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: purple, white, blue

Flower Season: spring, winter

Wildlife: bees