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Ceanothus impressus Nipomensis

Arroyo Grande Lilac

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Arroyo Grande Lilac is a shrub hs blue flower that bloom profusely in the spring . 'Skylark' grows to 8' tall and wide. This shrub attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 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

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.