Ophio-viridis Manzanita

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Plant description

Hybrid of undetermined manzanita species, possibly Arctostaphylos obispoensis and Arctostaphylos pajaroensis in Point sur on the central coast near Monterey. Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for use in the garden. Introduced by Rancho santa Ana Botanic Garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 12 in Tall
4 - 6 ft Wide

Form

Prostrate

Growth rate

slow

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

White, Pink

Flowering season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Alternative names

Common names:

Ophio-viridis, Greensnake Manzanita

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