Anchor Bay California Lilac (Ceanothus gloriosus var. gloriosus 'Anchor Bay')

• Botanical Name: Ceanothus gloriosus var. gloriosus 'Anchor Bay'

• Common Name: Anchor Bay Mountain Lilac

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub / groundcover

• Mature Size: 1–2 ft. tall × 6–8 ft. wide

• Flower Color: Blue to blue-violet

• Bloom Time: Spring

• Foliage: Dark green, glossy, holly-like leaves

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, dense, spreading

• Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)

• Native Range: Coastal Northern California; 'Anchor Bay' is a horticultural selection of Point Reyes ceanothus

• Sun: Full sun along the coast; part shade inland

• Water: Low once established; occasional summer water inland

• Soil: Adaptable, including clay, loam, sandy, and rocky soils

• Drainage: Well-drained soil is essential

• Drought Tolerant: Yes, especially in coastal conditions

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Cold Hardy: Approximately 15°F

• USDA Zones: 8–10

• Special Uses: Groundcover, erosion control, slopes, banks, borders, and wildlife gardens

Orders ship within 3-5 business days. Nationwide shipping available. Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring

• Spacing: 4–6 feet apart for groundcover; allow additional room for mature spread

• Planting Depth: Set root ball level with surrounding soil

• Establishment Water: Water regularly during the first growing season, allowing soil to dry somewhat between waterings

• Long-Term Care: Reduce irrigation once established; avoid excessive summer water and heavy pruning

• Tip: Provide afternoon shade and occasional summer water in hot inland gardens; avoid poorly drained or soggy soil

• Attracts: Native bees, honey bees, butterflies, birds, and other beneficial insects

• Pollinator Value: Excellent source of nectar for bees and butterflies

• Wildlife Value: Dense evergreen foliage provides shelter and cover for birds and insects

• Bird Value: Provides habitat and cover for birds

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Host Plant: Supports butterfly and moth larvae

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.

• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).

• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.