Incredibly showy, award-winner Ceanothus 'Dark Star' (California Lilac) is a spreading, evergreen shrub noted for its abundant clusters of fragrant, dark royal blue flowers in late spring and early summer.

Ceanothus 'Dark Star' (Dark Star Ceanothus) - A dense, vase-shaped shrub growing quickly to about 6 feet tall by 8 feet wide with very small, deep green leaves that have a dimpled surface. When the dark, cobalt-blue flower clusters bloom in spring, the overall effect is breathtaking.

Broadleaf, evergreen shrub, dense, growing to 6 ft tall and 8 ft wide (1.8 x 2.4 m). Leaves opposite, simple, very small, dark green, with a dimpled surface. Flowers bright, deep blue, very small, but many per cluster.

2024年7月2日 · Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ is an award-winning variety of California lilac cherished for its stunning floral display. In spring, this compact evergreen shrub becomes smothered in clusters of fragrant royal blue flowers. ‘Dark Star’ makes an excellent addition to coastal gardens, borders, slopes and more.

Dark star mountain lilac (C. impressus x C. papillosus var. roweanus) is an evergreen shrub in the Buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae). This hybrid ceanothus was introduced by Ken Taylor in 1971.

Shrubby Ceanothus provide seeds eaten by bushtits, mockingbirds, quail and finches, as well as cover for birds. Call to confirm current supply. Availability as of January 30, 2025: We do not ship. This popular small leaved shrub reaches 4 - 6 ft. high by 6 - 10 ft. wide.

Dark star ceanothus is an evergreen mounding shrub with a tight branching habit, growing 5-8 ft. tall, 8-10 ft. wide. Plants develop an upright form when young, then become more rounded with age. Tiny leaves grow 1/4 in. to 1/2 in. long and produce a fine textural character.

Ceanothus 'Dark Star' is a compact fast growing shrub growing to about 6 feet tall by 8 feet wide. This Cenaothus impressus hybrid is composed of small, rough-textured dark green leaves and dark cobalt-blue flower clusters that appear in Spring.

Ceanothus Dark Star is a host plant for the Western Tussock Moth Caterpillar, Hedgerow Hairstreak, California Common Ringlet, and the Pale Tiger Swallowtail and a nectar source for the Spring Azure and Monarch Butterfly.

Common name: Californian lilac ‘Dark Star’ Scientific name: Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ Plant type: Shrubs Habit: Bushy Height: 1.5m – 3m Spread: 1.5m – 3m Foliage: Evergreen Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden