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Arctostaphylos 'Game Lake'

Also Known As

  • Arctostaphylos x 'Game Lake'
  • Game Lake Manzanita

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 72"-120"

planting zones

  • 6a-11

Arctostaphylos 'Game Lake' plant details

Arctostaphylos 'Game Lake' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies 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 for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos 'Game Lake'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 72 IN - 120 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'Game Lake'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. Or, more accurately a Siskiyou Mt. introduction, this, on the edge of a vast serpentine range east of Pistol River, Oregon, is the result of an um...threeway cross producing a dense, spilling carpet of cheerful leaves maturing dusty blue, only about 6" in height, but over 10' wide. Pale pink flowers in late winter. Excellent for sunny slopes, containers, or wall spiller. Careful with summer water! Probably USDA zone 6.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos 'Game Lake' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos 'Game Lake'

  • 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

    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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