Yerba Mansa

Anemopsis californica

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Saururaceae
Genus:
Anemopsis
Species:
Anemopsis californica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Commonly found in wetland areas

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Notes: Seeds require cold-moist stratification for 30 days before germination.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o