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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) — offering nectar for pollinators
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — This drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil; blue flowers in the garden
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — it prefers well-drained soil and a full sun exposure; although it can tolerate partial shade, image 54
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — It typically grows 6 to 9 feet high and spreads 6 to 9 feet wide; blue Blossom erupts into a profusion of vibrant
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Blue Blossom erupts into a profusion of vibrant cerulean blooms which are arranged in dense
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — shrub with blue blooms
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — the shrub can achieve a stately presence of 6 to 12 feet in height with a spread of 6 to 10 feet
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — ranging from 1 to 2 inches in length; ceanothus thyrsiflorus, or Blue Blossum, is an evergreen shrub with, image 52
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