Skylark California Lilac

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'

$39⁷⁷

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Skylark California Lilac highlights at a glance!

Botanical Name

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Growing Zones

7, 8, 9, 10
Growth Rate

Moderate
Mature Height

4 - 6 feet
Mature Width

6 - 7 feet
Leaf Color
- Green
Flower Color
- Blue
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Spring
Fragrant

Yes

Growing Zones 7-10

Find Your Growing Zone!

This brilliantly blue, flowering beauty won't leave you feeling the blues. When you see the bushy blue blooms of the Skylark California Lilac (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'), you'll be sure to feel joyful. It's no wonder these are known for being a gardener's favorite! They're easy to grow and absolutely breathtaking!

The Skylark California Lilac has the unique ability to produce A LOT of flowers. They're what botanists call "floriferous", meaning they can explode with flowers. At times, these bushy plants can be completely cloaked in cerulean blue. These flowers make late spring into summer a favorite time for gardeners that have the good sense to plant one of these in their gardens.

And these flowers emit a sweet, lovely fragrance!

When not in bloom, the Skylark California Lilac is still delightful. Glossy leaves are dark green and oval with ridges that give them a rippled texture and stick around all year long. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 7 to 10, these plants have a 4-6 foot height and 6-7 foot width.

Planting and Application:

The blue clusters of petite blooms make butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other birds a bit cheerier, too. These and other pollinators are sure to frequent your garden and help improve your ecosystem. So, make sure you have your camera handy because the bright blue flowers make for the perfect background when you're snapping some shots of butterflies.

This broad-leaved evergreen is a great way to add intense color to your garden! This plant is quite versatile, you can plant it as a hedge or add height to your garden behind rows of smaller flowers. It would look lovely on a patio, too. No matter where you place the Skylark California Lilac, it's sure to create a stunning and vibrant effect.

Plant as the crown jewel of a Rock Garden as a focal point in a xeric garden, or en masse throughout a sun-drenched site! California Lilacs are also on defensible fire-wise landscaping plant lists!

Bursts with Blue Bunches of Flowers!
Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
Glossy Green Broad-Leaved Evergreen
Fragrant Blooms & Tons of Them!
Xeric, Fire-Scaping, Hedges & Backdrops & Privacy

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Ceanothus are very low maintenance once established and they don't like any coddling! A spot with full sun is perfect for the Skylark California Lilac. It's even been reported that they can live up to twenty-five years in ideal soil and sun conditions. Adapted to a wide range of different types of soil and thriving in poor soil. Give young plants low amounts of regular water during their first season only. This will help their roots establish themselves in your soil. Prune right after blooming to remove spent flowers and to keep your plant looking even and full.

Full Sun
Moderate to Low Moisture Needs Once Established
Any Well-Drained Clay, Sand, Poor & Rocky Soil
Tolerant of Coastal & Saline Conditions
Deer Seldom Bother It
Grows Without Supplemental Water Once Established
Nitrogen-Fixing Plant

This floriferous blue beauty will add excitement and enchantment to your landscape. You'll love this one, order Skylark California Lilac today from NatureHills.com!

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does a Skylark California Lilac get?

The Skylark California Lilac has a mature height of 4-6 feet tall and a mature spread of 6-7 feet wide.

How long does a Skylark Californian Lilac last?

Lasting several weeks, the blooms of the Skylark California Lilac in optimal conditions can add color and mild fragrance to your landscape for several weeks in spring to summer! These plants can live for years in optimal conditions.

Does Skylark California Lilac need full sun?

The Skylark California Lilac does best in full sun, anything less than 6 hours of direct sunlight a day will result in leggy, spindly growth and small or absent blooms.

How long does Skylark California Lilac take to grow?

In optimal conditions, you can expect these medium-to-fast growth rate plants to grow 1-2 feet of growth a year. Be sure to provide fertile well-drained soil and moderate moisture for the best growth and health.

What Shipping Options Do You Offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Skylark California Lilac for sale here at NatureHills.com!

Did not survive shipping

The plant arrived with the leaves green and attached but dried, as if freeze dried. Green and crispy. Took pic. Called customer service and explained that the plant leaves were green but dried out. Sent pic. Advised to plant it and trim back. Did that, but plant turned yellow, even the branches, and is now dead.I am very disappointed that NatureHills doesn't stand by their plants after being shipped. My last order for them. Other mailed plants are fine, no problems, but when there was a problem, won't stand behind their shipping of live plants that arrive dead.

Dear Marina,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that your plant did not survive the shipping process and that it resulted in such disappointment. Receiving a wilted or dried plant is always frustrating—and we understand how important it is for the plants you order to arrive healthy and ready to thrive.

We appreciate you reaching out to Customer Service and following their advice to plant and trim back your flora. Sometimes, despite our best efforts and careful packing procedures, plants can be affected by unavoidable transit stress or environmental conditions during shipping. Your feedback helps us continually improve our practices.

While it sounds like this fragile plant had a rough journey, if there's still a way we can make this right for you, please reach back out to us directly via email or phone. We want to pair you with healthy replacements or additional guidance to keep your gardening efforts well supported. For future deliveries, choosing expedited shipping options or further hardening-winter training plants may help reduce stress during transit from our nurseries to your home.

In the meantime, you might also find this planting care guide helpful for timing prune/burn back instructions and encouraging new growth: [Link to care guide or FAQ]

Once again, thank you for bringing this to light—customer satisfaction and plant success are very important to us, and any concerns are taken seriously here at Nature Hills.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Did not survive shipping

The plant arrived with the leaves green and attached but dried, as if freeze dried. Green and crispy. Took pic. Called customer service and explained that the plant leaves were green but dried out. Sent pic. Advised to plant it and trim back. Did that, but plant turned yellow, even the branches, and is now dead.I am very disappointed that NatureHills doesn't stand by their plants after being shipped. My last order for them. Other mailed plants are fine, no problems, but when there was a problem, won't stand behind their shipping of live plants that arrive dead.

Hello Marina,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your plant did not arrive in the healthy, thriving condition you expected and that it ultimately did not survive despite your efforts. We understand how disappointing and frustrating this must be, especially when you've carefully followed our care advice.

Your feedback is very important as it helps us identify shipping and quality challenges so we can continuously improve. While our team strives to ensure every plant is well-packaged and properly cared for in transit, we recognize this isn’t always enough with delicate living goods. Please know that standing behind the health of our shipped plants is a priority for us, and we'd love to assist further if any future orders don’t meet expectations.

If you’re open to it, we’d be happy to try and find a solution to make this right—sometimes replacement or store credit can be arranged, depending on timing and your preferences. Additionally, we'd be glad to offer personalized advice for selecting and nurturing a new plant based on your climate and conditions if you choose to give us another chance down the road.

Feel free to reach back out to our customer care team at your convenience so we can explore some options together.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

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