Arctostaphylos nummularia 'Bear Belly'

Common name(s): glossyleaf manzanita, Fort Bragg manzanita

Description: evergreen shrub; a compact selection from Havens Neck, CA by the late Kent Taylor of Taylor's Herb Gardens. A low, dense mat of glossy green foliage and pinkish-white bell flowers in late winter.

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: partial shade and lean, well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, weed-suppressing groundcover, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below