Yankee Point California Lilac | Fast-Growing Blue Flowering Groundcover

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Yankee Point California Lilac

Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Yankee Point'

A fast-spreading, tough groundcover for erosion control and massed blue spring flowers on slopes.

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Description

Yankee Point California Lilac is a fast-growing, wide-spreading groundcover ceanothus, renowned for its ability to quickly cover large areas with a dense mat of foliage and beautiful medium-blue flowers. It is one of the most popular and reliable choices for erosion control on sunny slopes, as a large-scale groundcover, or for spilling over walls. Its toughness and adaptability make it a landscape staple.

Fast-Spreading Groundcover: Quickly forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat, growing 2-3 feet tall and 8-10+ feet wide.
Profuse Medium-Blue Spring Blooms: Covered in clusters of clear blue flowers.
Excellent for Erosion Control: Its extensive root system and dense growth are superb for stabilizing banks and slopes.
Extremely Drought Tolerant: Thrives on neglect once established.
Versatile & Tough: A workhorse plant for difficult, sunny, dry areas.

Quick Facts

Features:Small, lance-shaped, leathery leaves with rough texture and deep green color. Fragrant, small blue-violet flowers blooming in clusters during spring. Evergreen shrub with a low-growing, compact, and spreading habit. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance.
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Mature Width: 8–10 feet
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Landscape Uses:Excellent for slopes, coastal gardens, and erosion control.

Faqs

Q: How do I control its spread?
A: It can be aggressive. Plant it where it has room to roam or use root barriers. It can be pruned back hard after flowering to control size, but this is a high-maintenance approach for a low-maintenance plant.

Q: Can it handle foot traffic?
A: No, it is not a walkable groundcover. It is best for slopes and areas without trafficwhere it can spread freely.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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