Whipplea modesta
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Species Name: Whipplea modesta
Common Name: Modesty or Yerba de selva
- Useful, spreading groundcover in shady areas. Good slope stabilizer. Mixes well with Heuchera, Iris or shrubs that can tolerate more water. More drought tolerant on coast.
- Plant Family: Philadelphaceae
- Plant Type: Groundcover
- Height by Width: 12"h
- Growth Habit: Trailing
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi-deciduous
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- Sun Exposure: Shade
- Soil Preference: Well draining
- Water Requirements: Semi-moist
- Cold Hardy to:
- Flower Season: May to July
- Flower Color: White
- Endangered?: Not Listed
- Distribution: Northern South Coast ranges, northwest into Santa Cruz Mountains
- Natural Habitat: Slopes, coniferous forest
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