Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Carmel Creeper'

Carmel Creeper, Carmel Ceanothus, Wild Lilac, Redroot

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Cascades, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America