Shrubs
Ceanothus prostratus (Mahala Mat)
Ceanothus prostratus
Also known as Mahala Mat
Size
Available at our Langlois nursery
Call or text to confirm stock before visiting.
Currently out of stock
Join the wishlist and we'll let you know when this plant comes back in.
We don't ship plants. Local delivery options are available.
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
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Native bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support, Larval host, Bird habitat