Growing Ceanothus (California Lilac): Butterfly-Friendly Shrubs for Dry Sites

Ceanothus – Low, Mounding Shrubs with Billowy Blooms

Ceanothus forms low mounds of shiny green leaves and produces billowy flowers favored by butterflies. Excellent in perennial beds and shrub borders.

Full sun or partial shade. Tolerates dry conditions; prefers the drier side. Avoid overwatering.

Light, well-drained soil. Fertilize in early spring with balanced fertilizer (10-10-10).

Prune after flowering to maintain shape.

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