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Products > Ceanothus 'Concha'   Ceanothus 'Concha' - Wild Lilac    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorns) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Dark Blue Bloomtime: Spring Parentage: (C. papillosus var. roweanus x C. impressus?) Height: 6-8 feet Width: 8-12 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F Ceanothus 'Concha' (Wild Lilac) - A shrub with arching branches growing 8' tall by about 10' spread, composed of small (1" long) dark green leaves and deep blue flower clusters that emerge from reddish buds in spring. Plant in full sun and irrigate little to occasionally - it will tolerate summer watering. Tolerates a wide range of soils and alkalinity and is fairly resistant to browsing by deer. Hardy to 10 degrees F without damage. This old cultivar is thought to be a hybrid between Ceanothus papillosus var. roweanus and Ceanothus impressus, and has long been considered to be one of the best of the of California Lilac.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]