Ceanothus ‘Yankee Point’

California lilac
California native. Lush, fast-growing, evergreen groundcover with pale-blue fragrant flowers in spring. Tolerates coastal conditions, poor soils. Great for pollinators.
height 2–3ft
width 8–10ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Deer , Fog, Gophers, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.

Being a winter grower this plant will want extra water, if it gets a dry winter.
hardy
to		 16F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin California, USA
california
native		 Yes
sunset
zones		 5, 14–17, 20–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Prune to shape.

Special Interest

Both the flowers and seeds of this plant were used by Native Americans as soap. Try it yourself by briskly rub the flowers or seeds together in your hands under a stream of water. You can even dry the seeds and use them later on!