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(Eriodictyon tomentosum)
Woolly Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon tomentosum)
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Craig Martin
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Photo by: Craig Martin | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Craig Martin | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-05-26T15:02:03-07:00 |
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Summary
Eriodictyon tomentosum, commonly known as Woolly Yerba Santa, is an evergreen shrub native to the chaparral and coastal sage scrub of California. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet and a width of 2-3 feet. This shrub is characterized by its dense coat of white woolly hairs on the twigs and foliage, which imparts a distinctive silvery appearance. The plant produces clusters of small, light lavender, glandular blossoms that are quite showy in the spring and summer months. The flowers are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Woolly Yerba Santa is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in arid regions. It is often used in habitat restoration projects and as an ornamental in native plant gardens. The plant’s unique texture and flower display add visual interest, while its low water requirements make it easy to maintain. It prefers full sun exposure but can tolerate some shade, and it is best suited to well-drained soils. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Woolly Yerba Santa is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in arid regions. It is often used in habitat restoration projects and as an ornamental in native plant gardens. The plant’s unique texture and flower display add visual interest, while its low water requirements make it easy to maintain. It prefers full sun exposure but can tolerate some shade, and it is best suited to well-drained soils. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-6 feet
- Width: 1.5-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Chaparral and coastal sage scrub of California
Other Names
Common Names: Woolly Yerba-Santa
Scientific Names: , Eriodictyon tomentosum, Eriodictyon tormentosum, Eriodictyon niveum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Eriodictyon tomentosum Benth.