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California Native Plant

Satureja douglasii

Yerba Buena

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Information by: The Plant Nerd Inc.        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

Also known as 'Yerba Buena,' this California native is a prostrate creeping herb that spreads to 6' and has evergreen leaves with a strong, minty scent.

Maintenance Tips

Satureja douglasii is a California native perennial that stays very low to the ground but can spread up to 6'. It is considered drought tolerant, but it does look and perform better with some supplemental water. In a native garden with berms and swales, this plant would perform best in one of the swales that collect runoff. Pruning is rarely necessary if the plant is given the room it needs to reach its mature size. It prefers shade or part sun and can be a very successful ground cover under mature trees.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, 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

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

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

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.