Squaw Carpet

Ceanothus Prostratus

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Overview

Ceanothus prostratus, or Squaw Carpet, is a low-growing evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-10. It boasts glossy green leaves and clusters of delicate blue flowers in spring. This groundcover reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 6-8 feet wide, preferring full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, it's ideal for erosion control on slopes. Requires well-draining soil and minimal maintenance once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Climate Mediterranean

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — Ceanothus prostratus, or Squaw Carpet, is a low-growing evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-10

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — It boasts glossy green leaves and clusters of delicate blue flowers in spring

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — This groundcover reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 6-8 feet wide

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — preferring full sun to partial shade

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, it's ideal for erosion control on slopes

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — Requires well-draining soil and minimal maintenance once established

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — more commonly referred to as Squaw Carpet

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Climate: Mediterranean

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Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — Ceanothus prostratus, or Squaw Carpet, is a low-growing evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-10

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — It boasts glossy green leaves and clusters of delicate blue flowers in spring

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — This groundcover reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 6-8 feet wide

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — preferring full sun to partial shade

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, it's ideal for erosion control on slopes

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — Requires well-draining soil and minimal maintenance once established

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — more commonly referred to as Squaw Carpet

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — offers a stunningly lush ground cover ideal for incorporations into diverse landscape designs

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — This evergreen shrub is native to the Pacific Northwest and thrives in U.S

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — the Squaw Carpet typically reaches a modest height of 2 to 3 inches

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — with a generous spread of 3 to 5 feet

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — and glossy leaves that measure about 1/2 inch wide

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — In the spring, delicate blue to purple flowers emerge, providing a welcome contrast and a splash of color

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — it is vital to plant it in well-drained soil

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — demonstrates considerable drought tolerance

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — making it an eco-friendly and low-maintenance choice for a sustainable garden

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — but it can be trimmed accordingly to maintain a desired shape and size within the landscape

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — Regular pruning is not required

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — ground cover with blue blooms

Squaw Carpet (Ceanothus Prostratus) — blue flowers in the garden