Ceanothus spp. | Buckbrush | Various
Ceanothus spp. belongs to the plant family RHAMNACE and Genus Ceanothus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Ceanothus spp. does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Ceanothus spp. so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Ceanothus spp. buckbrush attracts butterflies
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Ceanothus spp. is a host plant for the spring azure butterfly.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus | California Lilac, Blue Blossom | Various
Ceanothus velutinus | Tobacco Brush | Various
Cedrela odorata | Spanish Cedar, West Indian Cedar. Originated in West Indies | Various
"Common butterflies of California", Bob Stewart, West Coast Lady Press, Patagonia Arizona, 1998.