Ceanothus thyrsiflorus

  • Ceanothus thyrsiflorus  wild lilac
  • Ceanothus thyrsiflorus  wild lilac
  • Ceanothus thyrsiflorus  wild lilac
  • Ceanothus thyrsiflorus  wild lilac
wild lilac

This local ceanothus is fast growing to 6 to 12 feet tall, 8 to 12 foot spread making a large shrub or small open tree. Medium blue fragrant flower spikes in spring. Full sun, drought tolerant but can handle some water and clay soils. Looks good year round. Grown from local seed. Attracts the California Tortoiseshell butterfly. Bay Area native.