‘Julia Phelps’
California Mountain Lilac
Ceanothus
'Julia Phelps'
- Exceptionally floriferous
- Drought tolerant
- Native
A beautiful blue for warm climates.
Introduced by the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation, this California mountain lilac is a durable, drought tolerant evergreen with unique foliage texture and an outstanding display of blue flowers in spring.
USDA Zone 8 - 10 (10°F/-12°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 6 - 8'
Width 6 - 8'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Evergreen
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4"
General Care
Soil Thrives in rocky, dry soils - good drainage is a must.
Pruning Little pruning is required; prune after blooming if desired. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless you are removing them entirely.
Uses A stellar specimen, it can also be incorporated in wildlife plantings, perennial beds, and all sorts of land reclamation projects.
Growing Tips Julia Phelps' ceanothus can be allowed to grow as a large rounded shrub or trained into a small tree. If you can grow this in your climate, take full advantage of its beauty, texture, and adaptability!
Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Salt tolerant, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Ceanothus, Common name: California Mountain Lilac, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Blue flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Salt tolerant, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Ceanothus, Common name: California Mountain Lilac, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Blue flowers, Green foliage