Ceanothus 'Centennial' |
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Ceanothus /Mountain Lilac Centennia |
The hybrid Ceanothus makes a perfect ground cover, with a profuse flowering of shiny dark green leaves which are almost hidden by very dark blue, delicate flower clusters. It is a heat resistant cultivar and looks the best with one summer pruning. Be cautious about providing plant with excess water.
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, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Green, Grey
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.