Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist'
Pacific Mist Manzanita
Description
This is a native ground cover that grows 2'-3' high and spreads 4'-6'. It has a blue-gray, green leaves and pale pink flowers that bloom in the winter.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Park, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.