Anemopsis californica
Description
This is a marsh and creekside plant, that is alkaline tolerant. Yerba Mansa is a stoloniferous perennial that has large, waxy, dull gray-green leaves that lay flat and forms mats that from a distance look like a permanent pasture. It forms complete coverage for acres at Hungry Valley at the Top of I-5 above L.A. and at the Kern River Preserve in Onyx. Funny, white flowers emerge on 1 foot high, slightly cone-shaped spikes that resemble a huge plantain. Leaves were utilized medicinally as a poultice to reduce swelling. Beautiful in spring and early summer. Ugly in late summer and winter. You can get around much of the winter ugly by either pruning back (a mower will work) the foliage or mixing with Eleocharis species , Satureja mimuloides, Iris species, etc.
Characteristics
Anemopsis californica Yerba Mansa tolerates alkaline soil, sand, clay, no drainage and seasonal flooding.
Anemopsis californica Yerba Mansa's foliage color is reddish-green and type is deciduous.
Anemopsis californica Yerba Mansa's flower color is white.
Communities
Communities for Anemopsis californica Yerba Mansa:Freshwater Marsh and Riparian (rivers & creeks).
Ranges for Anemopsis californica
| ph: | 5.00 to 9.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 4 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.00 to 0.10 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 3.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 200.00 to 2000.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 | $ 6.99 |
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