Yerba Mansa

• Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis californica)

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: High (Prefers moist to wet soils)

Height: 12–18 inches

Bloom Time/Harvest Time: Late Spring to Early Summer

Description:
Yerba Mansa is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial known for its distinctive white, spiky flowers and aromatic foliage. Found naturally in wetlands and riparian areas, it is highly valued for its medicinal properties and ability to stabilize soil in wet areas. When in bloom, the flowers are white with red markings and mature into cone-shaped seed heads that add visual interest. Its foliage turns red in the fall, providing year-round ornamental value.

Planting Tips:

• Prefers moist to saturated soils; ideal for rain gardens, pond edges, or consistently irrigated beds.

• Spreads by rhizomes, forming dense colonies over time.

• Prune back in winter to encourage fresh spring growth.

• Mulch well to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring or Fall

Nativity to Texas: No (Native to the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, but not naturally found in Texas)