Dark Star Lilac

Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ is a compact fast growing shrub growing to about 6 feet tall by 8 feet wide.

This Cenaothus impressus hybrid is composed of small, rough-textured dark green leaves and dark cobalt-blue flower clusters that appear in Spring.

It thrives in coastal gardens but is not recommended for inland valleys.

Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden.

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Ecological Value	Provide seeds eaten by bushtits, mockingbirds, quail and finches, as well as cover for birds.
Container	2-Gal, D-16
Historical Uses	This Ceanothus impressus hybrid is one of the showiest of the California Lilacs it was introduced by Ken Taylor in 1971
Distribution	Selected for the garden.
Elevation	Selected for the garden.
Communities
Habitat	Selected for the garden.

Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’