Ceonothus x impressus
'Dark Star'

This California native evergreen shrub is perhaps the most striking of all the genus. It has 1/2 inch sized dark, densely growing, shiny leaves, & darkly regal blue flower clusters that smother the plant in late winter & early spring. It grows to 8' high & 6' wide, becoming tree-like with age. 'Dark Star' looks particularly striking when planted adjacent to grey foliage or white flowers, & is better suited to coastal gardens than inland areas. A wonderful habitat plant for butterflies, hummingbirds, & quail, Ceonothus are drought tolerant, clay tolerant, deer resistant, FRAGRANT, & EASY. Once established, NO SUMMER WATER IS REQUIRED.

Claire Woods
Propagator