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Anchor Bay Ceanothus

Anchor Bay Ceanothus

CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Anchor Bay'

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  • California Native
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • Mature spread is Over 24"
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Anchor Bay Ceanothus (Ceanothus gloriosus 'Anchor Bay') is a stunning California native groundcover celebrated for its dense, low-spreading habit and spectacular spring display of rich lavender-blue flower clusters that blanket the plant from late winter through spring. One of the most floriferous and garden-worthy selections of wild lilac, 'Anchor Bay' hugs the ground in a tight, weed-suppressing mat of deep glossy green, leathery leaves — making it as functional as it is beautiful. Native to the coastal bluffs and headlands of Marin County, this selection brings rugged coastal beauty and unmatched ecological value to California and Pacific Coast gardens.

These Professional Grade 4" plants are grown to the highest nursery standards, producing well-developed root systems that establish quickly and spread reliably to fill slopes, banks, and open garden areas. Anchor Bay Ceanothus thrives in full sun to light shade with fast-draining soil and is exceptionally drought tolerant once established — a cornerstone plant for water-wise, fire-wise, and habitat-focused landscapes. It performs best when planted in fall or early spring and given minimal supplemental irrigation once roots are set.

  • Breathtaking Spring Flower Display: Dense clusters of rich lavender-blue flowers smother the plant in late winter to spring, creating one of the most spectacular native wildflower displays available for California gardens.
  • Outstanding California Native Groundcover: Low-spreading habit forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat ideal for slopes, hillsides, erosion-prone banks, and open garden beds.
  • Exceptional Drought Tolerance: A true California drought-tolerant native, thriving on natural rainfall alone once established — perfect for water-wise and low-irrigation landscapes.
  • Critical Wildlife Habitat Plant: Flowers provide essential early-season nectar for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators; dense foliage offers shelter for birds and beneficial insects.
  • Fire-Wise & Low Maintenance: Once established, requires little to no supplemental care — no fertilizer, minimal pruning, and excellent adaptability to poor, rocky, or sandy soils.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to partial shade with fast-draining, low-fertility soil. Water regularly the first season to establish, then reduce to little or no supplemental irrigation. Hardy in USDA Zones 8–10; mature height 2–3 feet with a spread of 6–8 feet. Bloom time is late winter to mid-spring (February–April). Avoid summer irrigation once established to prevent root rot. An exceptional choice for native gardens, slopes, and erosion control.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is 1'–2'

Mature Spread is Over 24"

Watering:

Blooms in:

  • Spring

Special Features:

  • California Native

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