Babyfoot Blue Manzanita
Funky little hybrid manzanita groundcover from the Kalmiopsis Wilderness not far from Babyfoot Creek that we were immediately smitten by. Seems to be an easy one in cultivation so long as you provide well draining soil and minimal summer water after establishment. Super cute round leaves that have a nice blue hue to them. Sometimes you find bigfoot and sometimes you find babyfoot…
Latin Name: Arctostaphylos hybrid (nevadensis x viscida?)
Site and Soil: Well draining unamended soils in full sun
Hardiness: Hardy to about 5 F.
Size at Maturity: ~2′ x 6′, but not sure long term how large it will grow
Bloom Time: Late winter into spring
Pests & Diseases: None that we have observed
USDA Zone: 7b