Arctostaphylos ‘Emerald Carpet’
Common Name | Carpet Manzanita
CA Native
Ground Cover
Arctostaphylos ‘Emerald Carpet’ is an excellent choice for Bay Area Landscape Pros seeking a low-maintenance ground cover that adds both beauty and practicality to a landscape. This reliable plant features shiny dark green leaves, and red stems that compliment clusters of delicate pink to white flowers that appear in January and February. This popular manzanita does best in rich, well-draining, and acidic soil, with occasional deep watering.
Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
Attributes + Requirements
Evergreen
Attracts Pollinators
Growth | 1′ High
Growth | 3-5′ Wide
Flower Color | Pink/White
Moderate Water
Full Sun
Soil | Sandy, Well-Drained
Special Features = Low Maintenance | Deer Resistant | Coastal Tolerant | Summer-dry Tolerant
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“I’m fascinated by the role each plant and small green space can play to restore individuals and families. And as an advocate of networked small gardens, California native plants like Arctostaphylos ‘Emerald Carpet’ do so much to mitigate many of the harmful environmental impacts of urban life.”
Elisa Baier | Small Spot Gardens
Elisa Baier | Small Spot Gardens
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