Snowbrush - (Ceanothus velutinus)
The Snowbrush Ceanothus is an common ornamental native plant. Commonly found in areas with Ponderosa pines, serviceberry, and quaking aspens. Snowbrush can grow fair in a wide range of soil, including poor, dense clays, poorly developed, and loose or unstable soils due to having nitrogen fixing characteristics. There is a large taproot which allows drought tolerance with this plant. However, it tends to die off at around 15 years.
Clustering, white flowers blood from May to June and attract native bees and butterflies. Seedpods ripen in June to August and fall off when developed. Snowbrush seeds sprout in response to heat from wildfires but require a cold period. It can be difficult to keep them alive in a pot.
Ethnobotanical uses have included cleansing solutions, hair washes, and skin ailments and ointments. Deer, elk, and mountain goats are lovers of this plant, as are small mammals and birds to the seeds.
*Prefers full sun as it competes for sunlight often but can do partial shade.
*Prefers medium to course, well-draining soils. A nitrogen fixer good for areas with poor soils too!
*Suitable landscape dry and open areas, bordering woods.
* up to 9 feet (3m) in height
*Sold Bare Root
*Sold in bundles of 5