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Blue Blossom

Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus

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Overview

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, or Blue Blossum, is an evergreen shrub with vibrant blue flowers that bloom in spring. It typically grows 6 to 9 feet high and spreads 6 to 9 feet wide. This drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Its dense foliage and quick growth make it ideal for hedges, screens, and wildlife attraction, offering nectar for pollinators. Hardiness zones: 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–10Type Shrub
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Its dense foliage and quick growth make it ideal for hedges; offering nectar for pollinators

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rhamnaceae

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Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — shrub for full or half
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Its dense foliage and quick growth make it ideal for hedges; offering nectar for pollinators, image 44
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, or Blue Blossum, is an evergreen shrub with vibrant blue flowers that bloom in spring
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — This drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — This drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil; blue flowers in the garden, image 43
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Once established, Blue Blossom requires minimal watering, embodying the principles of water-wise, image 56
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — is a captivating evergreen shrub known for its vigor and stunning display of blue flowers
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Blue Blossom erupts into a profusion of vibrant cerulean blooms which are arranged in dense; it prefers well-drained
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — blue flowers in the garden; this drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — from around April to June
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — although it can tolerate partial shade; it typically grows 6 to 9 feet high and spreads 6 to 9 feet wide, image 55
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — is a captivating evergreen shrub known for its vigor and stunning display of blue flowers; commonly referred to as the
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Although it is native to California; once established, Blue Blossom requires minimal watering, embodying the principles
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Once established, Blue Blossom requires minimal watering, embodying the principles of water-wise landscaping; it is an
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — shrub for full or half; although it is native to California
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — blue flowers in the garden
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Renowned for its drought tolerance; the shrub can achieve a stately presence of 6 to 12 feet in height with a spread of
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — from around April to June; is a captivating evergreen shrub known for its vigor and stunning display of, image 50
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Although it is native to California
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, or Blue Blossum, is an evergreen shrub with vibrant blue flowers that bloom in spring; its
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Renowned for its drought tolerance; the shrub can achieve a stately presence of 6 to 12 feet in height with, image 48
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — It typically grows 6 to 9 feet high and spreads 6 to 9 feet wide
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — commonly referred to as the Blue Blossom or California Lilac; shrub with blue blooms, image 46
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — ranging from 1 to 2 inches in length
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