Arctostaphylos 'Oregon Blue'

Also Known As

Arctostaphylos glandulosa x nevadensis 'Oregon Blue'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 48"-120"

planting zones

6a-11

Arctostaphylos 'Oregon Blue' plant details

Arctostaphylos 'Oregon Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 'Oregon Blue'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 48 IN - 120 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'Oregon Blue'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus Introduction: One of our favorite finds on the Oregon mountain region in the Siskiyou Mountains, one of the most diverse Arctostaphylos spots we've seen. This hybrid, involving nevadensis, and well, somebody really pretty and blue, grows in an ever-increasing low mound to 18 inches with the periphery spreading or weeping. The entire plant has a purple-blue cast with red stems and blue-grey leaves. Prolific white-pale pink flowers in winter and early spring. Full sun to light partial shade, mineral soil, careful with the summer water. Good medium scale groundcover for zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos 'Oregon Blue' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos 'Oregon Blue'

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

Features

Foliage Season
- evergreen
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Color
- blue
Texture
- glaucous
Fruit
- red