Eriodictyon californicum - California Yerba Santa (Plant) kids Cold Hardy to 25 degrees

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Coastal sage scrub

antonina Common Name San Antonio Hills Monardella Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

dropping some leaves summer or winter depending on climate

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Grows best in acidic soil near coast but can be coaxed to grow further inland if protected from afternoon sun and given regular garden care

Eriodictyon californicum - California Yerba Santa (Plant) kids Cold Hardy to 25 degreesAn excellent plant for butterfly habitats, as its flowers attract many different species. It's also excellent for erosion contol on dry hills and slopes. It spreads vigorously by rhizomes and can become invasive. Photos by Deniz Wilson, Irene, and Aniket Murarka iNaturalist, respectively. Plant Characteristics Family Name Boraginaceae Species Name Eriodictyon californicum Common Name California Yerba Santa Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun,