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Yerba Mansa

Anemopsis Californica

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Overview

Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis californica) is an herbaceous perennial native to Southwestern US. It flaunts waxy, white conical flowers amidst green, basil-like leaves, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Mature plants reach 1-2 feet high and spread 2-3 feet wide, offering ground cover and attracting pollinators. Ideal for water features, it's low maintenance and exhibits medicinal properties, enhancing both the ecosystem and garden aesthetics.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 8–11Type Aquatic, PerennialClimate Arid, Subtropical
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — aquatic / perennial with white blooms
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — growing 6 to 12 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inchesYerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — white conical flowers amidst green; the plant's unique sprawling habit, image 36Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — aquatic / perennial for full or half or shadeYerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis californica) is an herbaceous perennial native to Southwestern US; mature plants reach, image 35Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — boasts waxy white or pale pink conical flower spikes; white conical flowers amidst greenYerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — white conical flowers amidst green; the plant's unique sprawling habit+51

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Aquatic, Perennial
Family
Saururaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — aquatic / perennial with white blooms
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — growing 6 to 12 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inches
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — white conical flowers amidst green; the plant's unique sprawling habit, image 36
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — aquatic / perennial for full or half or shade
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis californica) is an herbaceous perennial native to Southwestern US; mature plants reach, image 35
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — boasts waxy white or pale pink conical flower spikes; white conical flowers amidst green
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — white conical flowers amidst green; the plant's unique sprawling habit
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — The plant's unique sprawling habit
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — white flowers in the garden; aquatic / perennial for full or half or shade
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — white conical flowers amidst green
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — year-round point of interest in any garden setting
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — aquatic / perennial for full or half or shade; year-round point of interest in any garden setting
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — aquatic / perennial with white blooms; native to the Southwestern United States and parts of Mexico
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — These blooms are not only visually appealing but also emit a pleasant, image 26
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — Additionally, it's drought-tolerant, although regular watering will promote more lush growth
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — enhancing both the ecosystem and garden aesthetics; it's low maintenance and exhibits medicinal properties
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis californica) is an herbaceous perennial native to Southwestern US
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — Mature plants reach 1-2 feet high and spread 2-3 feet wide, offering ground cover and attracting pollinators
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — Additionally, it's drought-tolerant, although regular watering will promote more lush growth; thrives in full sun to
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — boasts waxy white or pale pink conical flower spikes
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — The plant's unique sprawling habit; enhancing both the ecosystem and garden aesthetics
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — These blooms are not only visually appealing but also emit a pleasant
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — enhancing both the ecosystem and garden aesthetics
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — year-round point of interest in any garden setting; this makes it an ideal choice for water features or rain gardens
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