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Carmel Creeper
A fast-growing, low-maintenance, evergreen adapted to dry summers and drawing in all manner of pollinators with its attractive blue flowers? What more could you ask for? Native birds also eat the small, black fruits. Especially valuable near the coast for its salt tolerance, this large-scale ground cover will also grow well inland if given some shade in the afternoon.
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Quick Facts
- Perfect for coastal conditions
- Attracts butterflies
- Forms an effective ground cover
Details
A fast-growing, low-maintenance, evergreen adapted to dry summers and drawing in all manner of pollinators with its attractive blue flowers? What more could you ask for? Native birds also eat the small, black fruits. Especially valuable near the coast for its salt tolerance, this large-scale ground cover will also grow well inland if given some shade in the afternoon.
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About This Plant
Type
Shrubs
Leaf Color
Green
Flowering
Flowering
Mature Height
Up to 48 inches
Mature Width
Up to 180 inches
Landscape Uses
Flowering, Groundcover, Bears Fruit
Features
Low maintenance, fast-growing
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Seasonality
Leaf Lifespan
Evergreen
Leaf Time of Year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Life Cycle
Perennial
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Color
Blue
Plant Care Tips
Planting Instructions
If soil in container is dry, water plants prior to planting. Dig a hole at least twice the diameter of the root ball and 1.5 times deeper. Mix fertilizer or compost into the soil and return a few inches of soil mixture to the planting hole. Remove the plant from the container and gently tease out the roots on the surface of the root ball. Plant with the top of the root ball at ground level. Back-fill around the root ball with the rest of the soil mixture, gently firming it in as you go, and build a short berm of soil around the plant to create a watering basin. Water the plant thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Keep new plants well-watered the first summer, checking for water needs daily or every other day. Covering the root ball and area around the plant with 1-3 inches of mulch will help keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Keep mulch from touching tree trunks and plant stems.General Care Description
Careful pruning recommended to promote dense habit.
Effort of Care
Low
Soil Type
Well-drained
Growth Rate
Fast
Light Needs
Thrives in full or partial sun.
Water Needs
Needs little water once established. Occasional deep watering recommended in summer in hot climates.
Disease and Pests
Aphids, borers, scale insects, stem cankers, and root rots may all affect this plant
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
