Arctostaphylos 'Monica' - Monica Manzanita (Plant) Size:1G A finely textured perennial that

A finely textured perennial that does well in a dry garden with good drainage

Anurag Agrawal presents a vivid investigation into how the monarch butterfly has evolved closely alongside the milkweed—a toxic plant named for the sticky white substance emitted when its leaves are damaged—and how this inextricable and intimate relationship has been like an arms race over the millennia

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Cold Hardy to 32 degrees F Distribution Baja CA Natural Habitat Sandy washes

Arctostaphylos 'Monica' - Monica Manzanita (Plant) Size:1G A finely textured perennial thatA large tree like manzanita but with smaller, green leaves, pinkish flowers, and purple red bark. An interesting alternative to 'Dr. Hurd,' or taller companion to 'Howard McMinn.' Reported to be more garden tolerant and disease resistant than some others. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos 'Monica' Common Name Monica Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement