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Yerba Buena

Yerba Buena

Clinopodium douglasii

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 10b

Yerba Buena is a low-growing, aromatic perennial groundcover native to the western United States with small oval leaves and delicate purple or lavender flowers. Traditionally used for tea and medicinal purposes, it spreads gently across the forest floor and tolerates shade.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5β€² tall Γ— 1–3β€² wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America (California to British Columbia)

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division