Arctostaphylos Natural Hybrid, Colorado Manzanita, Panchito Manzanita

Arctostaphyloscoloradensis

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Arctostaphylos (ark-toh-STAF-ih-los)
Species
coloradensis (col-or-rad-EN-sis)
Synonym
Arctostaphylos x coloradensis
Arctostaphylos nevadensis var. coloradensis
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi subsp. coloradensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Denver, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado

Laramie, Wyoming

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Fort Collins, CO (Zone 5b) | February 2015 | positive

Also called Panchito Manzanita, I've also seen the scientific name spelled coloradoensis instead of coloradensis.

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