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Ceanothus ‘Concha’

Pronunciation

see-a-NO-thus

Common Name

California Wild Lilac ‘Concha’

Plant Type

Shrub

Mature Size

6-8 ft tall x 6-8 ft wide

Water Requirements

Very Low: water deeply several times a summer

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Bees
Butterflies
Other birds

Flower Color

Blue

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Ceanothus ‘Concha’ is a California native plant with rose colored buds that open to cobalt blue flowers in late winter or early spring. Leaves are small and a deep dark green.

‘Concha’ is one of the best Ceanothus cultivars for Santa Clara County. It is more adaptable to typical garden environments than many other Ceanothus, tolerating heavy clay soil, drought, or summer watering. Overwatering will shorten the life of any Ceanothus so be sure to allow the soil to dry between waterings.

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