Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veitchianus
ID:
592773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 85: t. 5127 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592105

Common Names

  • Veitch's Ceanothus
  • Veitch Ceanothus
  • Veitch Blueblossom

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Description

Ceanothus veitchianus (also called Veitch's ceanothus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California, typically found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats. It grows up to 2m tall and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ceanothus veitchianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceanothus veitchianus is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceanothus veitchianus is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It is native to California and is hardy in USDA zones 7-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Ceanothus veitchianus

Ceanothus veitchianus can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States and Canada.

Ceanothus veitchianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus veitchianus?

Ceanothus veitchianus

What is the common name of Ceanothus veitchianus?

Veitch's Ceanothus

What is the optimal soil type for Ceanothus veitchianus?

Well-drained, moist, acidic soil

Species in the Ceanothus genus

Ceanothus americanus, Ceanothus arboreus, Ceanothus arcuatus, Ceanothus bakeri, Ceanothus bolensis, Ceanothus buxifolius, Ceanothus caeruleus, Ceanothus confusus, Ceanothus connivens, Ceanothus cordulatus, Ceanothus crassifolius, Ceanothus cuneatus, Ceanothus cyaneus, Ceanothus dentatus, Ceanothus depressus, Ceanothus divergens, Ceanothus diversifolius, Ceanothus fendleri, Ceanothus ferrisiae, Ceanothus flexilis, Ceanothus foliosus, Ceanothus fresnensis, Ceanothus gloriosus, Ceanothus griseus, Ceanothus hearstiorum, Ceanothus herbaceus, Ceanothus humboldtensis, Ceanothus impressus, Ceanothus incanus, Ceanothus integerrimus, Ceanothus jepsonii, Ceanothus lemmonii, Ceanothus leucodermis, Ceanothus lobbianus, Ceanothus lorenzenii, Ceanothus maritimus, Ceanothus martini, Ceanothus masonii, Ceanothus megacarpus, Ceanothus mendocinensis, Ceanothus microphyllus, Ceanothus ochraceus, Ceanothus oliganthus, Ceanothus ophiochilus, Ceanothus otayensis, Ceanothus palmeri, Ceanothus papillosus, Ceanothus parryi, Ceanothus parvifolius, Ceanothus pauciflorus,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

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