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	Botanical Name: Ceanothus 'Dark Star' Common Name(s): California Lilac

Photographer:

Gardensoft

Description:

The 'Dark Star' grows to 4-6' tall and 6-8' wide, producing small, rounded clusters of dark blule flowers from light burgundy buds that appear in spring. Its habit is compact, with small, warty leaves growing to only 1/2" long. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Information by Tom Deyerle

Notes:

Hardy to 15 degrees F


	Culture:

	Sun: Half

	Water: Low

	Growth Rate: Fast

	Hydrozones: #1

	Soil Type: Sandy

	Soil Condition:

	Soil pH: Neutral

	Adverse Factors: Deep Shade



	Design:

	Design Styles: Ranch

	Accenting Features: Fragrance

	Seasonal Interest: Spring

	Location Uses: Background

	Special Uses: Shade

	Attracts Wildlife: Birds



	Anatomy:

	Flower Color: Blue

	Flower Season: Spring

	Leaf Color: Dark Green

	Bark Color: Brown

	Fruit Color: Black

	Fruit Season: Summer

	Fruit Type: Berry



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