Cuneate Ceanothus
Ceanothus cuneatus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Cuneate Ceanothus (Ceanothus cuneatus) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–120" H × 24"–120" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CA, OR
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Ceanothus cuneatus is a native evergreen shrub with dense, leathery foliage and profuse clusters of white to pale blue flowers in spring. It's drought tolerant once established and can grow quite large, reaching up to 10 feet in both height and width.
In an HOA neighborhood
Cuneate Ceanothus is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
- Can grow quite large if not maintained
- May look too wild/natural for formal HOA landscapes without regular pruning
- Less tidy appearance than non-native ornamental shrubs
Wildlife value
Host plant for pale swallowtail butterfly, echo blue butterfly.
This shrub provides excellent habitat for native bees and butterflies, with its abundant spring blooms attracting numerous pollinators. Several butterfly species use it as a larval host plant.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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