Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Umpqua Sky', California Lilac dry shade People always exclaim when they

People always exclaim when they see these two-inch cobalt-blue bells with recurving petals that obligingly bloom from late spring and on into early autumn

For a bit of fleeting beauty

are blushed with pink and purple and are yellow-orange in fall accompanied by yellow samaras

In late winter you will follow your nose to this earliest-blooming shrub to enjoy the sweet

trim back when blooms are finished

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Umpqua Sky', California Lilac dry shade People always exclaim when theyAn excellent native selection hails from southwestern Oregon, near the Umpqua River, from which it is named. A prolific bloomer with clouds of soft blue blooms during late spring. This fast growing, incredibly drought tolerant Ceanothus can be tree or shrub like depending on pruning and conditions. It will enjoy full sun to partial shade and tolerates clay soils well. A Xera Plants introduction. Mature size: 18 ft T x 9 ft W in 7 years Minimum