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Yerba Buena

Clinopodium douglasii, Lamiaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Curly-top GumweedGrindelia squarrosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Mexican HawthornCrataegus mexicana
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Sacred DaturaDatura innoxia

Datura species release tropane alkaloids and other compounds that inhibit germination and growth of many plants including mint family members

Uses

Functions

Native Ground CoverTea PlantAromatic GroundcoverCoastal Gardens

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive TeaStomach SootherRespiratory SupportTraditional California Native MedicineAnti-Spasmodic

Common Questions

What zones does Yerba Buena grow in?

Yerba Buena grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Yerba Buena?

Good companions for Yerba Buena include Curly-top Gumweed, Mexican Hawthorn.

Design guilds with Yerba Buena and see companion relationships visually.

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