Squaw Carpet. An excellent mat forming shrub bearing large quantities of bright blue flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 1.4m. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus prostratus
An excellent mat forming shrub bearing large quantities of bright blue flowers
	
	
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								| Generic | Ceanothus  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | prostratus  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Squaw Carpet  | 
		
| Flower Colour | blue  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile, Light, Acidic  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 20cm  | 
		
| Family | Rhamnaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 1.4m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | Sheltered site  | 
		
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Cut back after flowering  | 
		
| Border | Border, Ground cover  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape  | 
		
| Pruning Time | After flowering  | 
		
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus  | 
		
| Maintenance | Top dress in spring, Feed  | 
		
| Propagation | Stem cuttings  | 
		
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