Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'

Blueblossom, Blue Brush, Ceanothus

Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, ground cover, hedge, massing
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
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