Emerald Carpet Manzanita

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Emerald carpet manzanita (a hybrid of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and Arctostaphylos nummularia) is an evergreen groundcover that forms a dense mat of lush dark green foliage. It has red stems and white flowers in January and February, possibly earlier, attracting hummingbirds.

This plant is drought adapted and easy to care for. It tolerates clay soils but likes a rich, well-draining and acidic soil to look its best. It prefers sun in coastal sites, with some summer water, and part shade in inland sites.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 12 in Tall
3 - 5 ft Wide

Form

Prostrate

Growth rate

slow

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

White

Flowering season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Special uses

Groundcover, Lawn alternative

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Alternative names

Common names:

Emerald Carpet,

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Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant