The sackflower (bot. Ceanothus) is often called American lilac due to its very similar appearance. However, it only shows its mostly blue or white, sometimes pink flowers much later in the year than the native lilac.
Is the sackflower poisonous?
The sackflower (ceanothus) is non-toxic to humans and animals, but consumption should be avoided. It attracts insects, is easy to care for and is suitable for family gardens.
The easy-care sackflower is not poisonous, although consumption is not recommended. So it poses no danger to your playing children or free-roaming animals. On the contrary, American lilac is considered very useful because it attracts insects and is a good source of food for them. This also makes your garden attractive for local birds.
For which places is the sack flower suitable?
Depending on the species, the sack flower grows up to 2.5 meters high or it remains quite small at around 30 centimeters high. So you have a very diverse selection. However, not all varieties are winter hardy, and most of them cannot tolerate cold winds. It is best to give the sackflower a sunny and, above all, sheltered place from the wind, for example on a house wall.
If you would like to have a flowering hedge, then the sack flower is also suitable for that. In a harsh area, it is best to choose a robust variety so that your hedge cannot freeze so easily. The distance between the individual plants should be around 30 to 50 centimeters, depending on their size.
The most important things in brief:
- ungifitg for people and animals
- Consumption is still not recommended
- attracts insects
Tip
You can also plant the sack flower in your family garden without any worries. Choose the location carefully, then care is limited to regular pruning.
