Evergreen Shrub
Blue blooms in May on the California lilac are a magnet for bees. Ceanothus 'Victoria' is tough, drought tolerant and quick to take her place in the garden. Reports of deer resistance vary. Some sources say yes, others no—so, factor that into your deer-resistant garden plans.
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Size: 72 - 84 tall x 36 - 96 wide
Shape / Form:
Rounded
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Blue
Bloom Season:
May,
Jun,
Summer
Landscape Uses:
Banks and Slopes, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Reflected Heat, Seaside / Salt Tolerant
Wildlife:
Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Collections:
Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Maintenance Level:
low, medium
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Saving Water
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
7,
8,
9
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Saving Water,
Curb Appeal,
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
7,
8,
9
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Saving Water,
Privacy and Screening
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
8,
9
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Saving Water,
Curb Appeal,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
8,
9
Focus:
Saving Water,
Mixed Border
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
7,
8,
9