Ceanothus greggii - Desert Ceanothus, Mojave Ceanothus (Plant) Insects Now in its third edition

Now in its third edition

Beautiful native cactus with yellow flowers

Manzanita’s center of biodiversity is in the California Floristic Province

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Sierra Nevada

A great barrier plant with thorny branches and edible blackberry-like fruit

Ceanothus greggii - Desert Ceanothus, Mojave Ceanothus (Plant) Insects Now in its third editionA beautiful flowering shrub for hot inland and desert gardens. Rarely grows to 6 feet, is upright to mounding, with masses of fragrant white flowers in late winter or early spring. Attracts birds, butterflies and many other pollinators. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Ceanothus greggii Common Name Desert Ceanothus, Mojave Ceanothus Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast