Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis ‘Yankee Point’
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Carmel Mountain Lilac
Yankee Point is an evergreen sub-shrub. Growing to 4 feet tall and 10 feet wide, this low shrub’s shiny leaves, dense form and graceful habit make it an attractive bank cover.
It is a rapid spreader and is sprinkled with medium-blue flower clusters in April-May.
This selection of the coastal species is from Monterey County. It has a more compact habit, darker foliage and flower color, and better heat tolerance than other available cultivars.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Erosion Control
| Ecological Value | Provides nectar for bees and butterflies. |
|---|---|
| Historical Uses | Maunsell Van Rensselaer, Director of the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation, selected four superior individual plants of Ceanothus griseus on Yankee Point at the Carmel Highlands in Monterey County in |
| Distribution | Selected for the garden. |
| Elevation | Selected for the garden. |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Selected for the garden. |
