deerbrush
Ceanothus integerrimus
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size3 to 13 feet tall5 to 7 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White , pink , blue
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Deerbrush (Ceanothus integerrimus) is a shrub for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry, sandy or loamy soil. In spring it bears clusters of white, pale blue, or pink flowers with a sweet, spicy honey scent. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it.
Pairs well with Ponderosa pine, Madrone, and Canyon live oak.
Native range
AZ, CA, NM, OR, and 1 more places. See all 5
AZ, CA, NM, OR, and WA.