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Yerba Buena

$19.00
$19.00

Clinopodium douglasii

Discover the sweet fragrance of California! Yerba Buena is a delightful native mint that brings incredible aroma and tiny white flowers. This is the plant that gave San Francisco its original name!

The small rounded leaves release amazing minty fragrance when brushed against, making it perfect for pathways or containers. The tiny white flowers bloom throughout the growing season, attracting beneficial insects.

This low-growing groundcover is perfect for shaded areas, rock gardens, or anywhere you want fragrant carpet. It's surprisingly drought tolerant and deer resistant. Historic California charm with incredible fragrance!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width: 3ft
Mature Height: 4-7 in
Form:

  • Spreading

Growth Rate: 

  • Fast
  • Medium

Sunlight:

  • Shade
  • Partial shade

Soil Drainage:

  • Fast-draining
  • Medium-draining
  • Slow-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Low
  • Moderate

Summer Irrigation: Max 1x/week once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Bats
  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Containers
  • Deer resistant
  • Groundcover
  • Lawn alternative

Flower Color:

  • White

Flowering Season:

  • Spring
  • Summer

Fragrance:

  • Pleasant