Dense, Evergreen Groundcover for Polished Landscapes

Carissa Emerald Blanket (Carissa macrocarpa ‘Emerald Blanket’) is a compact, spreading evergreen prized for its thick, glossy green foliage and naturally low growth habit. Designed to hug the ground, this plant creates a clean, uniform blanket of greenery that brings a refined, finished look to landscape beds, borders, slopes, and open areas.

This tough landscape performer thrives in full sun to partial shade and is exceptionally drought- and heat-tolerant once established, making it ideal for warm climates and coastal regions. Its dense growth helps suppress weeds, reduce erosion, and replace traditional groundcovers with a more structured, low-maintenance option.

Carissa Emerald Blanket is widely used in residential, commercial, and municipal landscapes where durability and visual consistency are essential. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round coverage, delivering dependable beauty with minimal upkeep.

✨ Key Features:

• Dense, glossy evergreen foliage with a low, spreading habit

• Excellent groundcover for borders, slopes & landscape beds

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Helps control erosion and suppress weeds

• Low-maintenance and ideal for large-scale plantings

🌱 Why Choose Carissa Emerald Blanket?

If you’re looking for a durable, attractive groundcover that offers structure and year-round greenery, Carissa Emerald Blanket is an excellent choice. Its compact growth and resilience make it one of the best landscape plants for creating neat, cohesive designs in warm-weather environments.

Pot Diameter: 10"
Pot Volume: 3 gallons

The plant comes in a standard plastic grower’s pot. Decorative pots are sold separately—please visit our pottery section to purchase pottery.