Rupertia physodes
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California tea
It is a low, bushy perennial. grows to about 2′ tall. Space about 2′ apart.
Good ground cover for shady spots in the garden and great addition to a butterfly garden with low water requirements.
The purple tipped white flowers appear in late spring to summer and the dark-green foliage also persists into late summer.
Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies
The leaves have been used for tea.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant
Container | D-16 |
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Ecological Value | The flowers are attractive to many of our native bumblebees |
Historical Uses | No Historical use found |
Distribution | It is native to west coast and coastal mountains of California, and northwards through the Cascade Range into Idaho and British Columbia. |
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Habitat | Found in the dry edges of woodlands. |