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Ceanothus x 'Emerisa’s Gem' – Carmel Creeper
$9.95
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Ceanothus x 'Emerisa’s Gem' – Carmel Creeper
A distinctive selection discovered and named by Emerisa Gardens, Ceanothus 'Emerisa’s Gem' is a standout among California lilacs. Its glossy dark green leaves are edged in bright yellow, creating a striking variegated effect year-round. In spring, clusters of pale blue flowers emerge, drawing butterflies and hummingbirds. A tough, wide-spreading groundcover shrub that handles drought, deer, fire, coastal conditions, and gophers with ease — and looks beautiful doing it.
Key Features:
- Shrub (evergreen)
- California native selection
- Drought tolerant
- Deer, gopher, fire, and coast tolerant
- Glossy dark green leaves with yellow edging
- Pale blue flower clusters in spring attract butterflies and hummingbirds
- Wide-spreading groundcover habit
Growing Details:
Height: 1’ | Spread: 8–10’
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade (part shade best in hot climates) | Water: Moderate to Dry
Bloom time: Spring | Bloom color: Pale Blue
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-10
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