Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon)

Yerba Santa

Yerba Santa are flowering plants found in the western parts of the United States and Mexico, with characteristically hairy or wooly plant parts. The growth forms can be herb-like, shrub-like, or tree-like. They are mostly associated with warmer conifer forests, oak forests, and chaparrals – mountain shrublands. Some species have a distinct regional cultural significance.

Scientific classification

Genus

Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon)

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Perennial

Lifespan

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Yerba santa Thickleaf Yerba Santa Woolly yerba santa Hairy yerba santa Narrow-leaf yerba santa Hairy yerba santa

Care Guide for Yerba Santa

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Adapted to arid conditions, yerba Santa thrives with minimal hydration and high drought tolerance. Watering is recommended every 2-3 weeks to avoid soil over-saturation. Typically an outdoor plant, yerba Santa flourishes in environments that mimic its native climate's rainfall patterns and dry spells.

Propagation: To propagate yerba Santa , sow seeds or use stem cuttings from healthy stems. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining, sandy soils. Moderate temperatures and minimal watering are essential. Once established, yerba Santa is drought tolerant, but germination is slow, making propagation moderate in difficulty.

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