California Lilac

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus

California Lilac (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus) is a fast-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 4-5 ft × 6-7 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect blue, purple and white blooms in spring and summer. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and small mammals, stands up well to salt.

USDA zones

7-10

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Low

Mature size

4-5 ft × 6-7 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Blue, Purple, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Salt

Native to

Southwestern North America