Point Reyes Creeper

Ceanothus Gloriosus

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Overview

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus gloriosus) is an evergreen shrub native to California. It typically grows 2-3 feet high and spreads 6-12 feet wide, boasting glossy green leaves. In spring, it produces vibrant blue flowers that attract pollinators. This low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant once established, ideal for erosion control on slopes, and thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. Zones 8-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–11Climate Mediterranean

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus gloriosus) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — It typically grows 2-3 feet high and spreads 6-12 feet wide, boasting glossy green leaves

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — In spring, it produces vibrant blue flowers that attract pollinators

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — This low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant once established

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — ideal for erosion control on slopes

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — and thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — scientifically known as Ceanothus gloriosus

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rhamnaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus gloriosus) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — It typically grows 2-3 feet high and spreads 6-12 feet wide, boasting glossy green leaves

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — In spring, it produces vibrant blue flowers that attract pollinators

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — This low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant once established

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — ideal for erosion control on slopes

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — and thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — scientifically known as Ceanothus gloriosus

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — is an evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of California

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — Renowned for its ornamental qualities

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — this hardy plant boasts a prostrate growth habit

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — typically reaching a height of only 1 to 2 feet with a spread of 6 to 10 feet

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — which are about 1 to 2 inches long

Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — adding a lush texture to the landscape

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