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Carmel Creeper Ceanothus

Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis

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Overview

Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis, or Carmel Creeper, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, mat-forming habit. Reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading 8-10 feet wide, with glossy, dark green leaves, this California native boasts abundant, sky-blue flowers in spring. Ideal for slopes and erosion control, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal water once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for drought-tolerant landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Type Ground coverClimate Mediterranean
Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — sky-blue flowers in spring
Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — horizontalis, or Carmel Creeper, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its denseCarmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — Ideal for slopes and erosion controlCarmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — Reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading 8-10 feet wideCarmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — this California native boasts abundant

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Rhamnaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — sky-blue flowers in spring
Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — horizontalis, or Carmel Creeper, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its dense
Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — Ideal for slopes and erosion control
Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — Reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading 8-10 feet wide
Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — this California native boasts abundant
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