General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 4 feet to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 3 feet to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Other: Lavender-white. Buds are a darker purple shade.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Erosion control
Groundcover
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Tea
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant

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Common names
  • Hairy Yerba Santa

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Location: Point Loma - San Diego, California          
Date: 2013-08-15
Location: Point Loma - San Diego, California           
Date: 2013-08-15

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