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Woollyleaf Ceanothus
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Woollyleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus tomentosus
In the United States: Native · also called Woolly-leaf Ceanothus, Ramona Lilac, Woolly-leaf Mountain Lilac

Evergreen chaparral shrub producing dense clusters of blue to lavender flowers that supply nectar and pollen to honeybees during early spring bloom. Flowers March to May for about 4-6 weeks. Drought tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soils.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) March–May
Duration~45 days
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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