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Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist'

Pacific Mist Manzanita

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This is a native ground cover that grows 2-3 ft. high and spreads 4-6 ft. 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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.