Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis ‘Diamond Heights’

Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Diamond Heights' is a low-growing, ground covering California lilac with gold foliage.

Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis ‘Diamond Heights’ is a low-growing, densely spreading California lilac that makes a fine rock garden or ground cover specimen especially for exposed sites. The foliage is chartreuse in shadier conditions to bright gold in full sun with irregular, dark green, central markings. The flowers are pale blue and lightly fragrant.

Common Name:  Carmel California Lilac

Family:  Rhamnaceae (The Buckthorn Family)

Zone Hardiness:  8-10

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  8-12"

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Blue

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Foliage Colour:  Variegated - Gold

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Shrub

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry

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Fragrance:  Yes

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Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Coastal cliffs.

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