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

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!