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I love my neighbor's Ceanothus bush so much that I've planted one of my own. We're in Seattle, and this bush does very well. As another gardener noted, bees just love it--but they're so engrossed in exploring the bush that they never bother people nearby.
My only concern is that I want to keep mine pruned to a nice round shape, rather than letting it grow into a tree, as I've seen around town.
This is a wonderful shrub, but don't put it in front of a window unless you want to trim it 6-8 times a year! A very fast grower and extremely drought tolerant. Not picky about soil either.
Warning: Every bee in the neighborhood will be at your house when it blooms, so don't put it by the door!