Eriodictyon crassifolium var. nigrescens - Thick Leaf Yerba Santa (Plant) Origin:Los Angeles River Watershed Cold Hardy to Less than

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Rocky slopes

Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Horkelia clevelandii var

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Seed cluster is similar in shape to that of our state grass- purple needle grass

Eriodictyon crassifolium var. nigrescens - Thick Leaf Yerba Santa (Plant) Origin:Los Angeles River Watershed Cold Hardy to Less thanAn 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