Blue Blossom Ceanothus

Description from Sparrowhawk Native Plants

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Blue blossom Ceanothus, also known as mountain lilac, is a low-maintenance, large evergreen shrub with arching branches that bear year-round glossy green elliptic leaves and copious clusters of indigo flowers in the late spring. The spectacular floral display delights pollinators and eventually gives way to small purple or brown fruits that attract songbirds. Like other Ceanothus species, it fixes nitrogen in the soil, controls erosion, provides exceptional refugia habitat for birds and is drought tolerant and deer resistant once established.
Plant type/canopy layer: large evergreen shrub or small evergreen tree
Size at maturity: 8-23′ tall, 6-18′ wide
Light requirements: full sun to part shade
Moisture requirements: moist to dry soil, must be well-drained
Bloom time: April – June
Growth rate/ease: fast growing, easy to grow
Wildlife support: flowers attract and provide nectar for hummingbirds, adult butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators; branches provide cover and fruits/seeds provide food for birds and small mammals; overall plant attracts and supports beneficial and pest eating insects and is a caterpillar host plant and larval food source for native butterflies and moths
Native habitat/range: common in coastal and west-side forests of southwestern Oregon and northwestern California. Portland Plant List – no.
Special features & uses: evergreen; hummingbird and pollinator magnet; wildlife favorite; drought tolerant; deer resistant; landscape uses include rock gardens, habitat hedgerows and open woodland garden edges