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California Lilac

Profuse, richly colored flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Outstanding as a landscape accent or screen. Eye-catching next to variegated foliages. The lush evergreen foliage is deer resistant.

Companion Plants

Carolina Cherry Laurel

Common Boxwood

Italian Cypress

Plant Details

  • Common name

    California Lilac

  • Botanical name

    Ceanothus impressus

  • Variety

    Victoria

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    9' (2.7 m)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Protect from winter winds