Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii)

• Botanical Name: Clinopodium douglasii

• Common Name: Yerba Buena

• Plant Type: Evergreen herbaceous perennial / groundcover

• Mature Size: 3–6 in. tall × 3–6 ft. wide

• Flower Color: White to pale lavender

• Bloom Time: Spring through summer

• Foliage: Small, rounded, bright green and highly fragrant

• Growth Habit: Low, trailing, spreading

• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

• Native Range: California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia

• Natural Habitat: Shady woodlands, coastal forests, and understories of oaks, bays, madrones, and conifers

• Sun: Part shade to shade; tolerates more sun in cool coastal climates

• Water: Low to moderate; occasional summer water helps maintain a fuller, greener appearance

• Soil: Adaptable to clay, loam, and sandy soils

• Drainage: Well-drained soil preferred

• Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Evergreen: Yes

• Special Uses: Groundcover, woodland gardens, under oaks, rock gardens, containers, and shady borders

Orders ship within 2–3 business days. Nationwide shipping available. Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart for a continuous groundcover

• Planting Depth: Set root ball level with surrounding soil

• Establishment Water: Water regularly during the first growing season; keep soil lightly moist while roots establish

• Long-Term Care: Reduce watering once established; provide occasional summer water in hot or dry areas to maintain the best appearance

• Tip: Give Yerba Buena room to spread. Its trailing stems root where they touch the soil, allowing it to gradually form a dense groundcover.

• Attracts: Bees, moths, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects

• Pollinator Value: Small flowers provide nectar for pollinating insects

• Wildlife Value: Low, dense growth provides habitat close to the ground

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Habitat Value: Excellent groundcover for shaded wildlife and woodland gardens

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.

• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).

• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.