Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’
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Julia Phelps California Lilac
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 6-8' x 6-8' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 5-9, 14-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Julia Phelps is a California mountain lilac hybrid. Julia Phelps reaches 6 ft. near the coast and as much as 8 ft. or more inland. It produces very showy dark blue-purple flowers. The leaves are small and crinkly and the foliage is dark-green. The entire plant appears purple in the spring as flowers emerge. The foliage is scented after a rain or in summer heat. A ‘Julia Phelps in the town of Rancho Santa Margarita planted in rich bottom land soil with a high water table has grown 12’ tall is dark green and the flowers can be seen from an airplane.
