Ceanothus x 'Dark Star'
Ceanothus x 'Dark Star'
California Lilac
A beautiful evergreen shrub with tiny, deeply veined/cupped deep green leaves. Fragrant dark purple-blue flowers completely cover the foliage in late spring. Best without summer water once established. (Shrub)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring
Summer
Late Spring
6-7' tall x 7-8' wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 10° to 20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesAttracts Hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Evergreen EvergreenFire-Resistant Plants Fire-Resistant Plants
Rockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant