Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Diamond Heights'

Carmel Creeper, Carmel Ceanothus, Wild Lilac, Redroot

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, ground cover, hedge, massing
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America