CEANOTHUS AMERICANUS-California LilacCategory: ShrubBreeder: American Beauties Native PlantsHardiness Zone: 4 8Height: 3 4 ftSpread: 3 4 ftBloom Color: White ShadesThis American Beauties native has a storied American history on the east coast as its common name came from the fact that its foliage was used as a tea substitute during the Revolutionary War. Today, it's just a great shrub that will thrive in a sunny, well drained location! Four inch long, deep green leaves with hairy, gray

this plant is covered with leathery

» Deep pink mid to late April bloom

The plants grow to 12" tall and as wide

Home gardeners love it because it is so dependable

easy to grow groundcovers you'll find

Fragrant white flowers in May

Star-shaped pink flowers with a bright yellow throat emerge at every node to light up this tough

Attributes-Native to the Mediterranean region and the south of France

» Strong-growing

it thrives almost anywhere: cold climates and hot ones

» Great for narrow spots

Durable tree with the ability to thrive on moist sites