Ceanothus cuneatus var. rigidus

Ceanothus, Redroot

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, white
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America