Arctostaphylos sp. [Port Townsend Library Creeper]

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Arctostaphylos sp. [Port Townsend Library Creeper] plant details

Arctostaphylos sp. [Port Townsend Library Creeper] is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos sp. [Port Townsend Library Creeper]

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos sp. [Port Townsend Library Creeper]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low growing, slightly mounding plant with glossy, small, deep green leaves and white flowers. It might be the same as Arctostaphylos x 'Emerald Carpet', a hybrid of A. uva-ursi and A. nummularifolia; however, it's mounding up a little more than 'Emerald Carpet' is supposed to, so I can't be certain. Whatever it is, it's very easy to please and seems to be very much at home in our climate.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos sp. [Port Townsend Library Creeper] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos sp. [Port Townsend Library Creeper]

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
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
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant