Frosty Dawn California Lilac  also known as Maritime ceanothus  is a small  evergreen groundcover 2'-3' x 5'-6'. Its low  compact and creeping habit make this an excellent choice for coastal gardens. Like it's parent  Frosty Dawn is slow growing but long lived  try planting Frosty Dawn Ceanothus on hills  mixed in with boulders  or in a border that has plants that also prefer low water. Leaves are greyish green above  nearly white with wool beneath. It produces dense clusters of lavender-blue flowers in spring  even as early as December. Provide additional water and protection from afternoon sun inland.Horticultural selection C. maritimus; intro David Fross  Native Sons Nursery