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Sandmat Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pumila

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Overview

Arctostaphylos pumila, commonly known as Sandmat Manzanita, is an evergreen groundcover native to California's coastal regions. Thriving in full sun, it features a dense mat of glossy green leaves and bears striking pinkish-white urn-shaped flowers in late winter to early spring. This drought-tolerant species typically spans 6 to 12 inches high and spreads up to 3 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens and erosion control.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 9–9Type Ground cover, Shrub
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — is an evergreen groundcover native to California's coastal regions
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — which reaches typically 6 to 12 inches in height and spreads over an area of 3 to 6 feet wideSandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the sandy soils of California's coastal regionsSandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — This groundcover species is admired for its denseSandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — commonly known as Sandmat ManzanitaSandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — making it an excellent choice for rock gardens and erosion controlSandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — This drought-tolerant species typically spans 6 to 12 inches high and spreads up to 3 feet wide+21

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae

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Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — is an evergreen groundcover native to California's coastal regions
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — which reaches typically 6 to 12 inches in height and spreads over an area of 3 to 6 feet wide
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the sandy soils of California's coastal regions
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — This groundcover species is admired for its dense
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — commonly known as Sandmat Manzanita
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — making it an excellent choice for rock gardens and erosion control
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — This drought-tolerant species typically spans 6 to 12 inches high and spreads up to 3 feet wide
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — commonly referred to as the Sandmat Manzanita
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