Eriodictyon californicum Yerba santa (Hydrophyllaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Eriodictyon californicum
Yerba santa
Evergreen shrub
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The Eriodictyon californicum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Oregon to California. It is a member of the Hydrophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yerba santa. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. glutinosum.

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Latin Name:  Eriodictyon californicum
Common Name:  Yerba santa
Family:  Hydrophyllaceae
Author:  (Hook.&Arn.)Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.25   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Dry mountain slopes at altitudes up to 1,200n metres[254].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[200]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Grow on the young plants for at least their first winter in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring or early summer. Give some protection from the cold for at least their first couple of winters outdoors.

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