Ceanothus griseus v. hor. 'Diamond Heigh |
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Carmel Creeper |
Description
Evergreen shrub with dark glossy yellow and green foliage. Grows to 2 - 3' high and 10 - 12' wide. Powdery blue flowers bloom in mid-spring. A good choice for ground cover or bank cover. A fast grower, responds well to pruning. Prefers full sun in coastal areas, light shade in hotter inland areas. Needs good drainage.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.