Eriodictyon trichocalyx Hairy yerba santa (Hydrophyllaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Eriodictyon trichocalyx
Hairy yerba santa
Evergreen shrub
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The Eriodictyon trichocalyx plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Mexico. It is a member of the Hydrophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hairy yerba santa.

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Latin Name:  Eriodictyon trichocalyx
Common Name:  Hairy yerba santa
Family:  Hydrophyllaceae
Author:  A.A.Heller.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry hills[200].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a position in full sun in a well-drained sandy soil[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to about -5°c[200]. It is probably best grown against a sunny wall.

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