This ceanothus is native to San Luis Obispo county where it grows on coastal bluffs. Though it prefers the coast this ceanothus can and will grow great inland  where some shade may be advisable. Small dark green leaves  and an intricately  branching habit  are the perfect background to show off blue flowers occurring in early spring  as early as January or February. Maritima is ideal for small scale gound cover  borders or rock gardens.