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California Lilac

California Lilac

Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman'

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water

A vigorous California native shrub with deep blue flower clusters in spring and attractive evergreen foliage. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and excellent for water-wise gardens.


Plant Overview

Type

shrub

Form

Spreading

Growth Rate

fast

Size

6–12′ tall × 8–15′ wide

Dormancy

evergreen

USDA Zones

8–10

Landscaping

Sun

☀️ full sun

Water

💧 low

Soil

Well-drained, drought-tolerant

Native Range

California native

Bloom Season

March · April · May

Season of Interest

Spring