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About Yerba Santa
- Plant Family: Boraginaceae (formerly Hydrophyllaceae)
- Plant Type: Perennial shrub
- Size: 3.5-10' H x 3' W
- Growth Habit: Upright, spreads by suckers
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Preference: Well-drained
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional water
- Cold Hardy to: 5 degrees F
- Flower Season: Spring
- Flower Color: Purple and white
- Endangered?: Not listed
- Distribution: Central to northern California and Oregon
- Natural Habitat: Chaparral, forrest
Photo credit: Margo Bors via Calscape