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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens
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Creeping blue blossomShrub, EvergreenFamily: Rhamnaceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 4.5m
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Blue
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
There's a huge range of ceanothus species, all from California, and even more varieties bred from them. The evergreen kinds tend to be slightly less hardy, but usually thrive with the aid of a warm sheltered wall in mild gardens, where they can be grown as free-standing shrubs.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens is one of the hardiest ceanothus. It's a low-growing, evergreen shrub which, in May and June, is smothered in fluffy, powder-blue flowers and and assortment of pollinators. It's easy to grow and care for, and forms a natural, shapely mound. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, towards the front of a mixed border. Trim annually to keep plants bushy and leafy. Learn more in our Ceanothus grow guide.
Explore other varieties of California lilac:
- Ceanothus 'Blue cushion'
- Ceanothus 'Cynthia Postan'
- Ceanothus 'Concha'
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Ceanothus ‘Thyrsiflorus’ and wildlife
Ceanothus ‘Thyrsiflorus’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Ceanothus ‘Thyrsiflorus’ poisonous?
Ceanothus ‘Thyrsiflorus’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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