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Bamico ceanothus

Bamico ceanothus
Bamico ceanothus

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus 'Bamico'

Description:

Garden-reliable, compact ceanothus; deep blue flowers; attracts native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. 

Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Shrub
Height:
3-4 ft
Width:
6 ft
Flower Color:
Blue
Purple
Bloom Period:
March-April
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Butterflies
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Hoverflies
Song Birds
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:

Little or none; prune to shape after spring flowering during dry conditions.

Additional Information:
Bamico ceanothus
©Saxon Holt/PhotoBotanic
Bamico ceanothus
©Saxon Holt/PhotoBotanic