Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus 'Point Sal' - Point Sal Carmel Creeper (Plant)

A compact, low-growing lilac with fragrant dark blue flowers in late winter and spring. A great selection for small gardens. Excellent foundation planting, as well as on slopes for erosion control. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus 'Point Sal' Common Name Point Sal Carmel Creeper Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Blue Flowering Months February, March, April, May, June Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 3ft. x 5ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/A Growth Habit Mounding, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden by Carol Bornstein Natural Habitat Bluffs, slopes, canyons, chaparral, coastal scrub,