Shrubs

Ceanothus 'Blue Cloud' (California Lilac)

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Blue Cloud'

Also known as Blue Cloud Blue Blossom

$39.95

Size

☀SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones7-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Ceanothus 'Blue Cloud' (California Lilac), 'Blue Cloud', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Ceanothus 'Blue Cloud' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Blue Cloud'
Common name
Blue Cloud Blue Blossom
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
6-10 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Mid-spring to early summer (April–June)
Bloom color
Blue
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Sharp drainage is essential; sandy, gravelly, or rocky lean soil is ideal. Do not summer-water established plants; excess summer moisture is a primary cause of decline. Light tip-prune after flowering to maintain shape; avoid hard cuts into old wood, which does not regenerate well.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support, Larval host, Bird habitat
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