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Ceanothus 'Owlswood Blue'

Owlswood Blue Ceanothus

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Concha is a lilac that grows 6'-8' in height and width. It has small narrow leaves with intense dark blue flower clusters in spring. It is tolerant of coastal and inland conditions. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.