Arctostaphylos patula x nevadensis IB498

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 36"-60"

planting zones

5a-10a

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Arctostaphylos patula x nevadensis IB498 plant details

Arctostaphylos patula x nevadensis IB498 is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds 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, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos patula x nevadensis IB498

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 60 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos patula x nevadensis IB498

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Here's a way cool Washington native broadleaf evergreen that almost no one knows about. Rising to about 8 - 10" high with a spread of several feet, it makes a nice carpet of deep green leaves. In spring you get white bell shaped flowers which are followed by the usual red manzanita berries. It may be slow to establish but should grow at a moderate pace in an ideal site with good care (mulch!). This collection comes from Klickitat County, Washington, where it is found in dry, open pine and garry oak forest with Ceanothus prostratus, C. velutinus and Mahonia aquifolium.