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14 paź 2024 · Ceanothus, also known as the Californian lilac, is a genus that offers an impressive variety of stunning, flowering shrubs. These are not only attractive plants, but they also fix nitrogen and attract pollinators in a garden. 1.
7 mar 2024 · Are you a devotee of multitasking plants—meaning, you choose plants based on whether they serve many purposes? If your answer is yes, then I have a plant for you: California lilac. Not only are ceanothus colorful, but they are extremely low-thirst, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly.
selection of Ceanothus strains has resulted in the development of many dozens of interesting and beautiful cultivars. Subgenera of Ceanothus—Ceanothus diversity is traditionally divided between two subgenera, which are sometimes referred to as sections: Cerastes (24 species) and Ceanothus (29 species). Subgenus Ceanothus is sometimes
Common Names: Ceanothus cuneatus var cuneatus, C. cuneatus var. fasicularis, C. cuneatus var. ramulosus, C. cuneatus var. rigidus (USDA ARS 2019). Description General: Buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae). California buckbrush is an erect, perennial, evergreen shrub within the California lilac (Ceanothus) genus (Wilken and Burge, 2016).
Heavenly Ceanothus. BY NAN STERMAN. There’s a friendly rivalry between gardeners on the East and West coasts, but when it comes to the beautiful flowering shrubs in the genus Ceanothus, the West Coast wins hands down. C ALIFORNIA IS well known for its annual show of wildflowers, including California poppies.
Most species and varieties are evergreen with small opposite or alternate leaves. Ceanothus are perfectly hardy in all but extremes of climate. They however grow quickly, flower profusely and, therefore, have relatively short lives in our gardens.
Ceanothus Varieties. Ceanothus spinosus ‘Redheart’ is a wonderful Bee attracting plant, however the cultivars such as ‘Trewithen Blue’ do have outstanding flowers. Ceanothus ‘Blue Pacific’ is the most commonly grown variety, blue flowers cover the bush like a cloud.
