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California Lilacs

Canothus spp.

Ceanothus spp.

Blooms spring to summer
Perennial groundcover that can grow to 18 ft shrub with voluminous blue flowers. Prefers well-drained soil, though some varieties tolerate clay. Provides pollen. Attracts Bombus, honey, mining, and sweat bees.

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NativeTorrey DouglassOctober 22, 2019perennial, blue flowers, provides pollen, tolerates clay, attracts bombus, attracts honeybees, attracts mining bees, attracts sweat bees, blooms spring to summer
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