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Variegated Carmel Ceanothus

Scientific name: Ceanothus griseus 'Diamond Heights'
Taxonomy
Family:Rhamnaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:8 to 10
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:6 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:April to May
Bloom Color:Blue
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Any evergreen shrub is welcome in the winter, but this one is doubly so because of its colorful bi-colored summer foliage.

  Morphology:
This evergreen ground cover grows to 1’ tall and up to 6’ wide. It features 1” long rounded leaves that have yellow lime-green leaf margins with splashes of dark green in the center of the leaves.

Pale blue flowers form in April if the plant is given full sun. These flowers have a delightful fragrance.

  Adaptation:
Carmel Ceanothus can tolerate both full sun as well as partial shade. It has been found to be hardy to 20 F. Once established it is very much drought tolerant.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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