Eriodictyon crassifolium var. nigrescens - Thick Leaf Yerba Santa (Plant) Origin:Nursery Stock

Eriodictyon crassifolium var. nigrescens - Thick Leaf Yerba Santa (Plant) Origin:Nursery StockAn excellent plant for butterfly habitats, as its flowers attract many different species. It's also excellent for erosion contol on dry hills and slopes. It spreads vigorously by rhizomes and can become invasive. Plant Characteristics Family Name Boraginaceae Species Name Eriodictyon crassifolium var. nigrescens Common Name Thick Leaf Yerba Santa Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining

Keep bulbs dry during summer

Give regular water

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution San Bruno Mountain Natural Habitat Coastal sage scrub

western and central Texas

easy plants that are good for wildlife

Known from only seven occurances

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White flowers attract hummingbirds in winter

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Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Rounded

Basket Bush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

creamy pink flowers and a long bloom season