Yerba Mansa is a perennial herb with distinctive white bracts that resemble flowers. In spring, it produces a cone-shaped cluster of tiny flowers, each forming a single fruit. The leaves are green and red, adding color and texture to the garden. This plant grows 12 to 18 inches tall and 2 to 4 feet wide. It adapts to various sun exposures and soil types, including alkaline, sandy, clay, and poorly drained soils. It can even handle seasonal flooding, salt spray, and extreme temperatures. Yerba Mansa is an excellent choice for boggy areas, as it spreads vigorously in moist conditions.
- Common Name:
- Yerba Mansa
- Mature Height:
- 12-18"
- Mature Spread:
- 2-4'+
- Exposure:
- Sun/Shade
- Growth:
- Winter Dormant
- Flower Color:
- White
- Soil:
- Tolerates boggy conditions
- Foliage Color:
- Green w/Red
- Flower Time:
- Spring