Clinopodium (Satureja) douglasii
Yerba Buena
This creeping mint makes a low ground cover with fragrant leaves. The tiny flowers bloom in summer. It is adaptable to sun or shade and somewhat drought tolerant, but will spread faster with regular water.
Categories Clinopodium, Lamiaceae, Plants
Common name: Yerba Buena
Exposure: Sun or part shade
Water: Regular water
Form: Perennial
Height: 2 inches
Flower color: White
Bloom time: Summer
Habitat: Shade in chaparral, woodland
Deer Resistant
Acknowledgements
Mike Luther
The Santa Cruz County California Native Plant Society dedicates the Spring 2021 Plant Sale in memory of Mike Luther, longtime plant propagation team leader extraordinaire. Many of the plants in this sale are the last Mike shepherded for our Chapter. Enjoy them with his good wishes.Â

Suncrest Nurseries
Santa Cruz County CNPS gratefully thanks Suncrest Nurseries for their continued hosting of our propagation endeavors. Suncrest generously provides nursery space and materials, allowing us to bring more of CA’s native flora to your gardens.