Carissa Emerald Blanket

(Carissa macrocarpa)

The Carissa Emerald Blanket, also known as the Natal Plum, is a compact shrub with glossy green leaves and beautifully fragrant, white star-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the year. This variety is known for its spreading, blanket-like growth habit, hence its name. As a hardy and versatile plant, it serves well as groundcover, a border shrub, or a stand-alone focal point in Florida gardens. The plant also produces attractive, edible plum-like fruits, adding further interest.

• Low to moderate maintenance
• Typically grows 18-24 inches tall
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Requires well-drained soil and regular watering but shows good drought tolerance once established
• Ideal temperature is above 50°F
• Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets
• USDA hardiness zones: 9-11
• Size: 3g