Plant Database
Yankee Point California Lilac
Ceanothus griseus horizontalis ‘Yankee Point’
Yankee Point California Lilac is a fast-growing, wide-spreading groundcover ceanothus, renowned for its ability to quickly cover large areas with a dense mat of foliage and beautiful medium-blue flowers. It is one of the most popular and reliable choices for erosion control on sunny slopes, as a large-scale groundcover, or for spilling over walls. Its toughness and adaptability make it a landscape staple.
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Fast-Spreading Groundcover: Quickly forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat, growing 2-3 feet tall and 8-10+ feet wide.
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Profuse Medium-Blue Spring Blooms: Covered in clusters of clear blue flowers.
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Excellent for Erosion Control: Its extensive root system and dense growth are superb for stabilizing banks and slopes.
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Extremely Drought Tolerant: Thrives on neglect once established.
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Versatile & Tough: A workhorse plant for difficult, sunny, dry areas.