Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans' North America - Best in lighter soils

- Best in lighter soils with moisture nearby

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If the bark gets bruised or cut red colored sap flows from the bark- this is called Dragon's blood

- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans' North America - Best in lighter soilsHoly Leaf Mountain Lilac An evergreen shrub that grows up to three feet tall and six feet wide. This is the toughest Ceanothus and has lavender blue flowers bloom in the spring. Pinch and lightly prune in spring after flowering. You can remove flower clusters right after blooming to encourage a denser growth habit. If given too much water it will be short lived. You shouldnt cut into any new growth that is larger around than a pencil. Larger cuts heal