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Skylark Mountain Lilac

Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'

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Overview

The Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark', commonly known as Skylark Mountain Lilac, is an evergreen shrub featuring profuse, vivid blue blossoms in spring. Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spread, it offers year-round interest with glossy green foliage. Thriving in full sun, this drought-tolerant cultivar is excellent for creating vibrant, low-maintenance hedges or mass plantings in USDA zones 7-10. Prune lightly post-flowering to maintain shape and health.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–10Type Ground cover, Shrub
Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — commonly known as Skylark Mountain Lilac
Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spread, it offers year-round interest with glossy green foliageSkylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — low-maintenance hedges or mass plantings in USDA zones 7-10Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — vivid blue blossoms in springSkylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — is an evergreen shrub featuring profuse

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Rhamnaceae

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Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — commonly known as Skylark Mountain Lilac
Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spread, it offers year-round interest with glossy green foliage
Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — low-maintenance hedges or mass plantings in USDA zones 7-10
Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — vivid blue blossoms in spring
Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — is an evergreen shrub featuring profuse
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