Ceanothus 'Skylark'

Species Name: Ceanothus 'Skylark'
Common Name: Skylark California Lilac

Formal looking, great for a hedge. Compact and dense with dark green leaves. Flowers later in the spring than most other Ceanothus.

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Plant Family: Rhamnaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 4' H x 5' W

Growth Habit: Compact medium-size shrub

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Infrequent to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 10-15 degrees F

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Bright blue

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Selected for the garden

Natural Habitat: Coastal Sage Scub, chapparal

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References

• Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.

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