Deerbrush from the Pacific coast of

from the Pacific coast of Alaska to northern California

moist meadowscapes and woodland garden edges

used by native people as a cleansing solution

once established

Deerbrush from the Pacific coast ofCeanothus integerrimus Count yourself lucky if you stumble upon a hillside of deerbrush in bloom, with its clusters of pale blue flowers filling the air with a fragrance of honey poco picante (slightly spicy). Due to its widespread distribution, it is a highly variant shrub. In some locations, it is deciduous with a tall, upright form, while in others it can be semi evergreen and mounding or even weeping. In any case, not only does this lovely shrub