Ceanothus 'Owlswood Blue'
Owlswood Blue Ceanothus
Description
The 'Owlswood Blue' forms as a tall shrub or tree with dark green leaves and nice, showy cluster of soft deep blue, fragrant flowers. It is a heavy bloomer and can quickly reach a size of 10-15' tall and wide, thus making it a great choice for slopes. Deer love to browse on the leaves. This plant is not frost tolerant but does well in coastal areas. It is not particular about the soil but will appreciate extra moisture during hot summer months.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.