Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet' (Manzanita)

Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet', commonly known as Manzanita, is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to coastal California. It forms a dense, spreading carpet of glossy, dark green leaves that are accompanied by clusters of small, bell-shaped pink or white flowers in the spring. This groundcover is highly valued for its attractive bark, which peels away to reveal smooth, reddish-brown stems. Manzanita is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance garden landscapes.