No images found for this plant ID: 9299.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "9299" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
Lemmon's ceanothus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus lemmonii
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lemmon's Ceanothus (Ceanothus lemmonii)
Ceanothus lemmonii, commonly known as Lemmon's ceanothus, is a shrub endemic to California. This plant, also referred to as Lemmon's California lilac, is valued for its deep blue flowers and compact growth habit.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus lemmonii Parry
- Common Name: Lemmon's ceanothus, Lemmon's Whitethorn, Lemmon's California lilac
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family)
- Genus: Ceanothus L.
Distribution and Habitat
- Ceanothus lemmonii is native and endemic to California.
- It has been photographed in the Sierra Nevada region of California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Ceanothus lemmonii is a shrub, often low-growing and spreading. In some instances, it appears more like a ground cover.
- It typically grows to about 3 feet tall.
- It features deep blue flowers and small, bright evergreen leaves.
- New twigs are greenish.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the *Ceanothus* genus, this plant has been called "Lemmon's Whitethorn". Thorns may present a physical hazard.
Considerations for Children
- As a member of the *Ceanothus* genus, this plant has been called "Lemmon's Whitethorn". Thorns may present a physical hazard.
Further Information
- More information can be found on Discover Life's page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ceanothus lemmonii.
- Garden Guides provides plant and gardening information on Lemmon's Ceanothus.
- NetPS Plant Finder has photos of Ceanothus lemmonii flowers.