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Point Reyes Ceanothus

Ceanothus gloriosus

Point Reyes ceanothus is a low, spreading evergreen groundcover ceanothus of the California coast, blanketed in blue bloom and tolerant of wind and salt. A premier nitrogen-fixing bank cover.

Family
Rhamnaceae
Type
shrub
Lifespan
perennial
Height
1–3 ft
Spacing
6–12 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
neutral, acidic
Bloom
March, April, May
Bloom colors
blue, purple
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies, songbirds, larval host
Caterpillar hosts
~45 butterfly & moth species
Landscape uses
foundation, erosion control
Native states
CA