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Blue Blossom

Scientific Name: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch.
Synonym: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens
Family: Rhamnaceae

Blue Blossom (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus), U.S.D.A. Drawing, courtesy Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 3-9,14-24

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: California, Oregon

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, 6 to 21 feet tall (1.8 to 6.3 m.), 8 to 30 feet in spread (2.4 to 9 m.), green leaves

Flowers: White, blue or light blue flowers, in early spring to late spring

Watering Needs: Little water

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