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Yerba Buena
Clinopodium douglasii, commonly known as Yerba Buena, is a groundcover perennial native to western North America. It spreads by trailing runners that root as they creep along the ground, creating a lush carpet of scalloped green leaves. When stepped on or crushed, the foliage releases a delightful, sweet mint fragrance. From spring to mid-summer, small solitary white to pale lavender trumpet-shaped flowers emerge.
Grow Guide
- Light: Part Shade to Full Shade
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10
- Size: 1–3 inches tall with a spread of 3–6 feet (trailing runner habit)
- Watering: Medium. Prefers rich, moist, well-draining soils high in organic matter, though it becomes moderately drought-tolerant in deep shade once established.
- Best Use: Excellent as an evergreen groundcover under native trees (such as coast redwoods or oaks), in shade gardens, or cascading over the edges of containers and hanging baskets. The leaves are traditionally steeped to make a soothing, aromatic herbal tea. It is generally deer and rabbit resistant.
