Wild Lilac 'Concha'

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 7:17pm — Cristine Mortensen

Photo Credit:

Cristine Mortensen

Botanical Name:

Ceanothus 'Concha'

Pronunciation:

see-a-NO-thus

Common Name:

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

Flower Color :

Blue

Wildlife:

Attracts bees, birds, and butterflies

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

'Concha' has rose colored buds that open to cobalt blue flowers in late winter or early spring. Leaves are small and a deep dark green.

Ceanothus 'Concha' is a California native plant.