Ceanothus cuneatus ssp. rigidus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Common names: CALIFORNIA LILAC, MONTEREY CEANOTHUS
Synonym: Ceanothus rigidus
Native to: Central California, United States
Plant
Type: shrub
Form: erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 6.6 feet
Max width: 6.6 feet
Flower
blue/green, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: flower fragrant, hedge or edging
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +10 to +40 °F
Water: drought tolerant, dry
Butterflies that feed on this plant