Ceanothus griseus horizontalis
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Carmel Creeper
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 2' x 15' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 5-9, 14-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Ceanothus griseus horizontalis is also known as Ceanothus ‘Yankee Point’ and sometimes called “Carmel Creeper” an evergreen shrub that commonly grows 2 feet tall and up to 15 feet wide. It presents a mounding large growth of glossy green foliage with blue flowers in Mar-May. It does best near coastal areas is good in coastal valleys and just OK inland if it gets afternoon shade. It is very useful for stabilizing large banks.
