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California Native Plant

Satureja douglasii

Yerba Buena

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

Also known as 'Yerba Buena,' this California native is a prostrate creeping herb that spreads to 3' and has evergreen leaves with a strong, minty scent.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.