Eriodictyon crassifolium var. nigrescens - Thick Leaf Yerba Santa (Plant) Annual Excellent for wildlife

Excellent for wildlife

grasslands remain one of the most underprotected of California's vegetation types

rich colors

Growth Rate Moderate Endangered N/A Growth Habit Rounded

Tidy mounds of glowing white leaves are topped by small yellow daisy flowers from spring into summer

Eriodictyon crassifolium var. nigrescens - Thick Leaf Yerba Santa (Plant) Annual Excellent for wildlifeAn excellent plant for butterfly habitats, as its flowers attract many different species. It's also excellent for erosion contol on dry hills and slopes. It spreads vigorously by rhizomes and can become invasive. Plant Characteristics Family Name Boraginaceae Species Name Eriodictyon crassifolium var. nigrescens Common Name Thick Leaf Yerba Santa Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining