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Clinopodium chandleri is a rare native perennial herb in the Lamiaceae (Mint) family that grows in Southern California and northern Baja, primarily in the Peninsular Range region. It tends to grow in rocky slopes, at elevations of 1,700-2,300 feet. It was formerly classified in the genus Satureja, and some sources still refer to it by that name. It is a low-growing, fragrant, spreading herb that prefers regular water and some shade. It is well suited for containers. Although it is native to mountain areas, it can be grown near the coast.
Perennial herb
2 ft Tall
3 ft Wide
Spreading
Moderate, Slow
Evergreen
Pleasant
White
Summer, Spring
Containers, Deer resistant
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Low
Max 2x / month once established
Easy
Tolerates cold to 20° F
Fast
Prefers well-draining soil.
Tolerates gabbro soil..
Soil PH: 6.0 - 8.0
14, 16, 17*, 20, 21, 22*, 23*, 24*
Rocky slopes as part of chaparral or woodland
Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland
Use with chaparral plants of its native range including Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum), Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.), Heart-leaf Penstemon (Keckiella cordifolia), Southern Honeysuckle (Lonicera subspicata), Laurel Sumac (Malosma laurina), Oak (Quercus agrifolia or engelmannii), Sugar Bush (Rhus ovata), and native ferns such as Woodwardia or Dryopteris
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 1 likely
Florida Pink Scavanger Caterpillar
Pyroderces badia