Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' - Emerald Carpet Manzanita (Plant)

An excellent groundcover for both inland and coastal gardens. Has dense dark green foliage. Tolerates heavy soils, summer water and considerable sun and heat. We recommend afternoon shade in inland gardens. Prefers acidic soil. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' Common Name Emerald Carpet Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months December, January, February, March Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 1ft. x 5ft. Growth Rate Fast Endangered N/A Growth Habit Prostrate, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. Hybrid of A. nummularia x uva-ursi Natural Habitat N/A Specialty Features Parkways Butterflies/Moths Groundcover Erosion Control Container Plant Songbirds Under Oaks Hummingbirds Deer Resistant Pollinators