Ceanothus 'Gentian Plume'
Gentian Plume Wild Lilac
Description
The 'Gentian Plume' is a tall shrub or small tree that reaches 15-20' in size, with large, glossy leaves and extremely long, branched clusters of deep blue flowers. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.