Ceanothus hearstiorum Size:4" and distinctive rusty-rose colored flowers

and distinctive rusty-rose colored flowers from late spring-fall

Tip prune in the summer at 30 inches to keep as a bush

Spreads by runners to form dense carpets

and very light/infrequent feeding or none at all

Flowers present in late summer and fall

Ceanothus hearstiorum Size:4" and distinctive rusty-rose colored flowersHearst's ceanothus: Rare, dense, low growing CA native evergreen coastal groundcover from San Luis Obispo County, to 6" tall x 4' wide, forming dense mats, with small glossy green leaves and blue flowers. Prefers well drained soils. Full sun to part shade. Low to medium water. Birds, bees and pollinator favorite. Good for cut flowers. Seacoast, wind, sand, heat, and drought tolerant once established. Deer, gopher, rabbit and fire resistant.