Point Reyes Ceanothus – Evergreen Spreading Ground Cover

Create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape with Ceanothus gloriosus ‘Point Reyes’, a low-growing evergreen ground cover native to the West Coast. This spreading shrub forms a dense carpet of foliage, with light blue-purple flowers covering the plant in spring.

Its spreading branches can root easily, making it especially useful for covering slopes, helping with erosion control, and filling larger landscape areas.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Ceanothus gloriosus ‘Point Reyes’

• Common name: Point Reyes Ceanothus

• Plant type: Evergreen spreading ground cover

• Mature height: Approximately 2–3 feet

• Mature spread: Approximately 6 feet

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10

• Cold tolerance: Hardy to approximately 0°F

• Flowers: Light blue-purple blooms in spring

• Available sizes: 1-year-old starter plants and 2-year-old plants

Growing Conditions

Point Reyes Ceanothus grows in filtered sun, partial sun, full sun, or partial shade. In USDA Zones 9–10, afternoon shade is beneficial, especially in hot locations.

For best results:

• Plant in well-draining soil.

• Water frequently during the first growing season to help establish the roots.

• Once established, it is drought tolerant.

• In summer, provide appropriate water and protection from hot afternoon sun in Zones 9–10.

Landscape Uses

This spreading evergreen is a versatile choice for many landscape settings:

• Dense evergreen ground cover

• Hedgerows and borders

• Garden edging

• Rock gardens

• Mass plantings

• Erosion control on slopes and hillsides

For a dense ground-cover planting, space plants approximately 3 feet apart.

Garden and Wildlife Benefits

Point Reyes Ceanothus offers more than attractive foliage and spring flowers. It is described as deer resistant, drought tolerant, and nitrogen fixing. Its spring blooms also provide a valuable source of nectar for pollinators.

Available Plant Sizes

Choose from:

• 1-year-old starter plants

• 2-year-old plants

Please select your preferred plant size when ordering.

Shipping Information

We can ship to all states. Free shipping is available to most locations.

Larger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and locations considered remote may require an additional freight surcharge.