Product Description:
Ceanothus Prostratus Seeds for Easy Planting
Add a touch of natural elegance to your garden with Ceanothus Prostratus Seeds, also known as Mahala Mat or Prostrate Ceanothus. This hardy ground-covering shrub is admired for its dense green foliage and clusters of delicate blue-lavender flowers that bloom beautifully in spring.
Ceanothus Prostratus is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for drought-tolerant, evergreen coverage that enhances landscapes, slopes, or rock gardens. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance while providing year-round beauty and pollinator-friendly blooms.
Key Features:
• Produces stunning blue-lavender blooms in spring
• Dense evergreen foliage that provides full ground cover
• Non-GMO, high-germination quality seeds
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant
• Ideal for slopes, rock gardens, or borders
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
• Suitable for ornamental and eco-friendly landscapes
Specifications:
• Common Name (US): Prostrate Ceanothus / Mahala Mat
• Scientific Name: Ceanothus prostratus
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub / ground cover
• Flower Color: Blue to lavender
• Blooming Season: Spring
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
• Watering Needs: Low once established
• Germination Time: 30–60 days (may require stratification)
• Temperature Range: 15–25°C (59–77°F)
• Planting Depth: ¼ inch
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Growth Height: 4–6 inches tall
• Spread: 2–6 feet wide
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9
• Maintenance Level: Very low
• Suitable For: Rock gardens, slopes, native landscapes, and ground cover
Planting Guide:
• Choose a sunny or lightly shaded area with well-drained soil.
• Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
• Sow seeds about ¼ inch deep in soil.
• Keep soil lightly moist during germination.
• Provide moderate watering until the plant is established.
• Avoid overwatering to maintain healthy root growth.
• Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Once mature, trim lightly to maintain shape and spread.