Ceanothus 'Dark Star' |
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Ceanothus / Wild Lilac 'Dark Star' |
The 'Dark Star' grows to 4'-6' tall and 6'-8' wide, producing small, rounded clusters of dark blule flowers from light burgundy buds that appear in spring. Its habit is compact, with small, warty leaves growing to only 1/2" long. -Monterey Bay Nursery
This plant is on the City of Ashland’s Prohibited Plant List and should only be planted if it is at least 5 feet away from any structure. Prohibited Flammable Plants List Use caution when planting and follow tree and shrub spacing guidelines as outlined in the General Fuel Modification Area Standards found in Ashland’s Municipal Code, Chapter 18.3.10.100 https://ashland.municipal.codes/LandUse/18.3.10.100 Questions? Contact Firewise staff at 541-482-2770.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.