Tortuga naturally grows as a low-mounded groundcover, with pleasing emerald-green foliage. It is a tough, sun-loving evergreen that transforms difficult spots into a carpet of green with little to no maintenance. It is salt, heat, and drought tolerant once established and is both deer and rabbit resistant and native to North America.
2 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide at maturity
Hardy in zones 2-7, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
Plant in full sun to part sun (4+ hours daily)
Space plants 3-4 feet apart for best results
Maintains emerald green foliage in a low, spreading habit year round
Great for borders, containers, edging, groundcover, landscapes, lawn substitute
Native to North America, fall interest, winter interest, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, erosion control, deer and rabbit resistant
Quart shrubs are 5-8 inches tall and 6 months to 1-year old at shipment, varies by season and plant
Shrubs shipped from November through April will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped April through October will arrive green or in bloom