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:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.