Parry Ceanothus

Parry Ceanothus, sometimes called Ladybloom, is an evergreen shrub reaching 8-16 feet tall and up to 12 feet wide. Native to the canyons of coastal mountain ranges in Northern California and Oregon. Parry Ceanothus grows clusters of long, narrow spring blooms in a medium to deep blue, which are heavily visited by butterflies, moths, and native bees.

Parry Ceanothus is a wonderful option for a hedge, screening, or as a statement shrub in a sunny habitat garden. Provides excellent cover and nesting habitat for birds. Needs little to no water once established, and can tolerate inland heat. Pairs well with Yerba Santa, Monkeyflower, Yampah, CA Bay, Madrone, and Soapplant.

Lifeform: Perennial, Shrub

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate, No summer irrigation

Soil: Clay, Gravel, Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

Ecological Value	Likely host to 72 species of butterflies and moths.
Container	D-16, D-16S, D-40S-o
Ethnobotanical Uses	None recorded for this species, though many Ceanothus have traditional uses.
Distribution	Native to Oregon and Northern California, growing in the canyons of coastal mountain ranges.
Elevation	30" – 4320"
Communities	Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Redwood Forest
Habitat	Wooded canyons, slopes