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