Victoria blue blossom
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Victoria'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall9 to 12 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Victoria' blue blossom (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Victoria') is a shrub for borders and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows at a rapid rate into a dense, evergreen mound. It blooms from early to late spring and draws butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Madrone, Purple top, Society garlic, and Mondo grass.