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Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

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California Lilac

 
California Native Plant
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: Tom Deyerle        Photographer:

 

Description

The 'Dark Star' grows to 4'-6' tall and 6'-8' wide, producing small, rounded clusters of dark blue flowers from light burgundy buds that appear in spring. Its habit is compact, with small, warty leaves growing to only 1/2" long.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Ranch, Rockery, Seascape, Wetlands, Wildgarden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showyflower

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Barrier, Screen, Massplanting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.