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

Basket Bush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Known from only seven occurances

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

easy plants that are good for wildlife

White flowers attract hummingbirds in winter

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