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Ceanothus 'Centennial'

Centennial Mountain Lilac

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Katherine Craig

 

Description

The hybrid Ceanothus makes a perfect ground cover, with a profuse flowering of shiny dark green leaves which are almost hidden by very dark blue, delicate flower clusters. It is a heat resistant cultivar and looks the best with one summer pruning. Be cautious about providing plant with excess water.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Green, Grey

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.