Satureja douglasii
Yerba Buena
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.