Arctostaphylos sp. aff. glandulosa subsp. [creeping form]

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 48"-72"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Arctostaphylos sp. aff. glandulosa subsp. [creeping form] plant details

Arctostaphylos sp. aff. glandulosa subsp. [creeping form] is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos sp. aff. glandulosa subsp. [creeping form]

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 48 IN - 72 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos sp. aff. glandulosa subsp. [creeping form]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Not sure exactly what to call this. It has a prostrate habit. It looks quite similar to the above, but it's darker, greyer, and much more serious. I can't remember where I got this, but I think it might have mysteriously jumped into my car when I was driving through an unusually plant-rich Seattle neighborhood. Another fabulous drought tolerant groundcover that people don't use, but should.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos sp. aff. glandulosa subsp. [creeping form] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos sp. aff. glandulosa subsp. [creeping form]

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant