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California Native Plant

Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist'

Pacific Mist Manzanita

Plant photo of: Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist'
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This is a native ground cover that grows 2'-3' high and spreads 4'-6'. It has a blue-gray, green leaves and pale pink flowers that bloom in the winter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Park, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.