Skylark Mountain Lilac

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Plant description

Ceanothus hybrid. Ceanothus 'Skylark' is a good choice for small gardens. This lush green, compact Ceanothus thyrsiflorus cultivar is a good choice for small gardens. It is slow growing to 3-6 ft tall with 5 foot spread. Dark blue flower spikes appear in spring and again in fall. Plant in full sun. If soil and drainage are less than ideal, plant Ceanothus rootballs a little higher than the surrounding grade. A favorite of butterflies and pollinators. Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Introduced by Mitch Nursery of Aurora, Oregon. parentage is thought to be C. thyrsiflorus var. thyrsiflorus x C. velutinus.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

3 - 4 ft Tall
4 - 6 ft Wide

Form

Pyramidal, Rounded

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Fragrance

Slight

Color

Blue

Flowering season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Summer irrigation

Max 1x / month once established, Never irrigate once established

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

Wildlife supported

Bees

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Skylark Ceanothus

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Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant