Shrubs

Ceanothus prostratus (Mahala Mat)

Ceanothus prostratus

Also known as Mahala Mat

$11.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones5-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Ceanothus prostratus (Mahala Mat), 'Mahala Mat', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Ceanothus prostratus 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 prostratus
Common name
Mahala Mat
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
3-6 in tall × 3-6 ft wide
Growth habit
Spreading
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Mid-spring (April to May)
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in sharp-draining, rocky or sandy lean soil. Once established, do not irrigate in summer. Avoid rich or amended soils. Shear lightly after flowering to shape. Protect young plants from deer and elk browse in heavy-pressure sites.

Garden Attributes

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