Arctostaphylos x media 'Fair Weather Friend' IB568

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arctostaphylos x media 'Fair Weather Friend' IB568 plant details

Arctostaphylos x media 'Fair Weather Friend' IB568 is a low-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, 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 x media 'Fair Weather Friend' IB568

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: vigorous, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos x media 'Fair Weather Friend' IB568

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

Sometimes plants pleasantly surprise you. I collected this up the Dungeness Canyon with Mark and Lila Muller, basically just because Mark pointed it out. It was growing on a very nutrient-poor rocky outcrop and didn't look like much at all. However it has turned out to be a very vigorous form in cultivation with a low, spreading habit and fabulous round leaves.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos x media 'Fair Weather Friend' IB568 plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos x media 'Fair Weather Friend' IB568

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