Yerba Buena
Satureja Douglasii
Overview
Yerba Buena (Satureja douglasii) is an aromatic perennial groundcover native to the western U.S. Thriving in partial shade, it typically reaches 3-6 inches high with a spread up to 3 feet. Tiny white flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is excellent for naturalizing shaded areas. Yerba Buena's creeping habit and minty fragrance make it ideal for sensory gardens and as a culinary herb.
Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 9–11Type Ground cover, Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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