Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’
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Dark Star California Lilac
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 4-8' x 8-12' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hedge, Low Water Use, Screen |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Compact |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 5-9, 14-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ (often called Wild Lilac) is a compact shrub growing to 4-8 feet tall x 8-12 feet wide. It is composed of small rough-textured dark green leaves and dark blue flower clusters that appear in Spring. Plant it in full sun. ‘Dark Star’ requires little or no water in summer. One of the most profuse bloomers as well as one of the darkest blue Ceanothus its purple buds and cobalt blue flowers cover the plant in spring.
