Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' - Snowball Monterey Ceanothus (Plant) Cookbook generally south facing slopes

generally south facing slopes

Peachy-yellow flowers rise in masses above succulent rosettes

This colorful perennial is known as "Four O'Clock" because its large pink flowers open in the afternoon (and on cloudy mornings) for night time pollinators

especially washes

Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' - Snowball Monterey Ceanothus (Plant) Cookbook generally south facing slopesThis introduction by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden was originally selected by Lester Rowntree. Stiff, arching branches become draped in snow white flowers as early as January. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' Common Name Snowball Monterey Ceanothus Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months