Ceanothus 'Joan Mirov' - Wild Lilac

Description

Selected and introduced by Roger Raiche, 'Joan Mirov' is a naturally occuring hybrid of C. foliosus and C. griseus from Salt Point on the Sonoma County coast.   Foliage is a lovely deep green and flowers are an amazingly rich dark blue. Stunning to behold, this gorgeous combo makes it one of our most popular Ceanothus (and my personal favorite). It will grow to 3' or 4' tall and spread from 6' to 8' making it a wonderful foreground plant in front of a taller shrub or tree (think manzanita, lemonade berry, currants, etc.), or as a backdrop to smaller perennials. Great in contrast with yellows such as Eriophyllum or Mimulus. This plant is usually fine in full sun, but may struggle in some very hot areas where it needs dappled or indirect sun. Hardy to 15 degrees F.