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California Lilac

California Lilac

Ceanothus 'Concha'

One of the most popular California lilac cultivars, smothered in rich cobalt-blue flower clusters in spring against glossy dark-green evergreen foliage. Highly drought tolerant once established and excellent for wildlife.

Bloom time
Apr–May
Hardiness
Zones 8–11
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low water
Mature size
2.4 m × 3 m
Type
Shrub
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When California Lilac is typically in flower across the year.

Growing California Lilac

Plant it in full sun. It prefers low water. It is hardy in USDA zones 8–11. Expect it to reach about 2.4 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, in roughly 3 years.

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