Eriodictyon californicum - California Yerba Santa (Plant) kids

Eriodictyon californicum - California Yerba Santa (Plant) kidsAn 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,

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

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Excellent for erosion control or parkway plantings

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Plant Characteristics Family Name Rubiaceae Species Name Cephalanthus occidentalis Common Name Button Bush Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

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

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

Plant Characteristics Family Name Cupressaceae Species Name Thuja plicata Common Name Western Red Cedar

dropping some leaves summer or winter depending on climate