Yerba Buena Clinopodium douglasii
Yerba Buena, Clinopodium douglasii, is a creeping evergreen perennial often used as a groundcover or container plant (to keep from overspreading). Yerba Buena grows best in full or part shade. It is a low- to moderate- moisture plant that adapts to different soil types, as long as drainage is good. As member of the Mint family, it’s small leaves and tiny white flowers have a lovely aroma. The leaves are used in tea, traditional medicine, cooking, and essential oils.
