Quick answer: Deerbrush (Ceanothus integerrimus) is native to 5 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
Photo: Dawn Endico, Menlo Park, California, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained slopes |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | 3-12 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, butterfly host |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Deerbrush
Where is Deerbrush native?
Deerbrush (Ceanothus integerrimus) is native to Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Deerbrush bloom?
Deerbrush blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Deerbrush need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Dry. Soil: Well-drained slopes. Mature height: 3-12 ft.
Is Deerbrush good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, butterfly host.
Is Deerbrush deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Deerbrush is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Deerbrush?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Ceanothus integerrimus by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Deerbrush.
- California poppy Eschscholzia californica
- Globe gilia Gilia capitata
- Miniature lupine Lupinus bicolor
- Desert marigold Baileya multiradiata
- California flannelbush Fremontodendron californicum
- Pacific aster Symphyotrichum chilense
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