Emerald Carpet Manzanita

Emerald Carpet Manzanita is a low-growing California native shrub prized for its dense, vibrant green foliage and delicate pink flowers. This evergreen groundcover spreads gracefully across slopes and garden beds, reaching just 12–18 inches tall while creating a lush carpet of color. Its fine-textured leaves maintain their rich emerald hue year-round, providing reliable visual interest even in dormant seasons. Perfectly suited to California's Mediterranean climate, this manzanita thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, requiring minimal water once established. It's an excellent choice for erosion control, native plant gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes. Attracts pollinators and wildlife while supporting local ecosystems.

• Latin Name: Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
• Plant Type: Groundcover
• Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
• Soil: Variable
• Hardiness: 23°F
• Size at Maturity: 0.5-1.5' Tall x 3-5' Wide
• Growth rate: Slow
• Bloom Time: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
• Dormancy: Evergreen
• Wildlife Supported: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies 
• Special uses: Groundcover