Eriodictyon californicum

Yerba Santa: CA native evergreen shrub 3–5' tall and wide with aromatic, sticky, dark green, leathery leaves and fragrant white to pale lavender flowers in spring. Traditional herbal uses include soothing sore throats and more. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and pollinators. Good for containers and dry gardens. Full sun to part shade. Low water. Heat, wind, clay, sand, and drought tolerant once established. Deer, gopher, rabbit and fire resistant.