Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay'
Anchor Bay Creeping Ceanothus
Description
This low ground cover ranges from 12 to 18 in. high and 6-8 ft. wide. It has deep blue flowers and dense foliage. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Green, Grey
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.