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valley violet maritime ceanothus

valley violet maritime ceanothus
Common Name
valley violet maritime ceanothus
Scientific Name
Ceanothus maritimus ‘Valley Violet’
Description

California native plant; best small ceanothus for Central Valley gardens; clusters of dark-violet flowers bloom in spring; attracts beneficial insects.

California Native
Yes
All-Star
Yes
Type
Shrub
Size
Small
Color
Purple
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Water Needs:
Very Low
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Winter
Wildlife Value(s):
Beneficial Insects
Pruning Needs

little or none; prune to shape after spring flowering