Ceanothus gloriosus var. porrectus - Mount Vision Ceanothus (Plant)

Rare narrow endemic species found at Point Reyes National Seashore. Does best with full sun on coast, and afternoon shade inland. Not considered a profuse bloomer, but makes an excellent groundcover for slopes and medians. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Ceanothus gloriosus var. porrectus Common Name Mount Vision Ceanothus Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Blue, Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months March, April, May Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 2ft. x 7ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered 1B.3 (rare/endangered) Growth Habit Prostrate, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Northern portions of the Central Coast (Inverness Ridge) Natural Hab