Anemopsis californica (Yerba Mansa)

Anemopsis californica (Yerba Mansa)Full sun or shade; regular water. A California native rhizomatous perennial that grows to 1 foot high. Stems root as they grow along the surface, forming an unusual, solid ground cover. It will only spread where the soil is moist, so can be easily contained in a dry land garden. Large, waxy, dull gray green leaves. White flowers emerge on 1 foot high, slightly cone shaped spikes in spring thru summer. An excellent plant for water features. It can be

dark maroon in color with an intense

long paring knife blades

shaped like 1in

Grow it in a bright spot as a houseplant where it can cascade down a bookshelf or dangle from a hanging planter

Flying Dolphins

Toxicity: Mildly toxic to humans

Vine-like trailing growth habit

Native to Africa

Keep smaller by trimming

its unusual orange color is most vivid during winter months

vigorous climber

Attracts hummingbirds