Ceanothus gloriosus
Point Reyes Creeper
Description
As an evergreen groundcover, this Ceanothus forms 6"-10" mats of small, holly-like, dark green leaves with distinct flowers of a dark blue coloring. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects. - Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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.