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Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let cool in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist

Native to: California, Oregon

Native

Introduced

Eriodictyon californicumEriodictyon californicum

Bear Weed, California Yerba Santa, Consumptive Weed, Mountain Balm

In Stock: 0.028 lb (Total:0.028lb)

Eriodictyon californicum

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0.03 lb CA

Details

Germination:

40%

Germination test:

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Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

2,455,958

Quantity:

0.03 lb

Collected in:

California

Crop year:

2016

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1822770

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let cool in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist

Native to: California, Oregon

Native

Introduced

Discover the rugged charm of Eriodictyon californicum, popularly known as Yerba Santa, Bear Weed, or Mountain Balm. This native Californian and Southern Oregonian shrub is a perennial favorite for xeriscaping projects, thanks to its aromatic, evergreen foliage and exquisite trumpet-shaped flowers that grace your garden with hues ranging from white to lavender each spring. Stand back as native bumblebees and other pollinators dance around this drought-tolerant wonder that thrives in a variety of challenging environments—from sun-baked slopes and rocky outcrops to chaparral and woodlands. This resilient member of the Boraginaceae family, formerly Hydrophyllaceae, is perfectly adapted to wildfire-prone regions, rapidly regenerating after fires. Its leathery, resin-coated leaves hide the magic within—a rich history of medicinal use by Native American tribes and herbalists for ailments such as respiratory infections. Growing to heights of 2-6 feet, Yerba Santa forms clonal stands via woody underground rhizomes. Cultivate this holy plant in full sun with sharply drained soil, and make it the centerpiece of your native plant garden while effortlessly fending off deer. Whether for its ecological value or historical significance, Yerba Santa remains a captivating addition to any landscape.