Quick answer: Greenleaf manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula) is native to 9 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Rocky, well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jun |
| Height | 3-6 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, fruit for wildlife |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Greenleaf manzanita
Where is Greenleaf manzanita native?
Greenleaf manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula) is native to 9 states across the West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Greenleaf manzanita bloom?
Greenleaf manzanita blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Greenleaf manzanita need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Rocky, well-drained. Mature height: 3-6 ft.
Is Greenleaf manzanita good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, fruit for wildlife.
Is Greenleaf manzanita deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Greenleaf manzanita is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Greenleaf manzanita?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Arctostaphylos patula by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Greenleaf manzanita.
- California poppy Eschscholzia californica
- Munro's globemallow Sphaeralcea munroana
- Lewis flax (blue flax) Linum lewisii
- Rubber rabbitbrush Ericameria nauseosa
- Showy milkweed Asclepias speciosa
- Creosote bush Larrea tridentata
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