Inland Ceanothus (Ceanothus ovatus)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Inland Ceanothus
Ceanothus ovatus

 
Features
Clusters of small white flowers in early summer, without fragrance; bright red seed capsules. 
 
Culture
Full sun to light shade; drought tolerant. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
 
Size
Small
 
 
Mature Width
2-3 Feet
 
Mature Form
Rounded and dense with upright stems. 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Dry Sites
Salt
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Border
Foundation
Massing
Naturalizing
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


 
Additional Notes
Flowers are attractive to butterflies.

 

 
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