Africa native
5" long scarlet flower clusters at branch tips from early spring to summer
Smaller sized berries are very tasty
Good in containers and as an excellent accent in the garden
Prune after flowering by cutting back flowering stems to a pair of healthy buds
Eriodictyon californicum Subcategory- Fire Resistant Africa nativeYerba Santa: CA native evergreen shrub 35' tall and wide with aromatic, sticky, dark green, leathery leaves and fragrant white to pale lavender flowers in spring. Traditional herbal uses include soothing sore throats and more. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and pollinators. Good for containers and dry gardens. Full sun to part shade. Low water. Heat, wind, clay, sand, and drought tolerant once established. Deer, gopher, rabbit and fire