Introduction to California Chaparral Theodore Payne Foundation Cold Hardy to 15 degrees

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Western Peninsular Ranges

Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Ceanothus 'Tassajara Blue' Common Name Tassajara Blue Ceanothus Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Copper Flowering Months June

rocky areas

generally below 1

Introduction to California Chaparral Theodore Payne Foundation Cold Hardy to 15 degreesThe characteristic look of California Chaparrala soft bluish green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hillsis known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and