Monardella villosa

Coyote Mint

Plant family: Lamiaceae - Mint

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Plant type: Groundcover

Plant origin: N/A, California

 
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Flower Color Lavender
Blooming Season Spring, Summer
Height 1-2 feet
Spread 1-5 feet
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Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Woodland/Forest

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Clay, Sand, Serpentine, Rocky

Special Characteristic

Exceptional Fragrance, Tolerant of Clay Soil

Plant Highlights

Also called coyote mint, this highly fragrant perennial herb grows in compact mounds about 1 to 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide. The lush gray green leaves enjoy sun to light shade, and the plant produces 1 to2 inch round lavender blooms in summertime from June through August, a favorite of butterflies and other native pollinators. Coyote mint needs well-draining soil, but can tolerate weekly watering if necessary, less in summer. Great on rocky slopes or serpentine soil, it also does well in sand or clay. After coyote mint is done flowering, cut back to encourage healthy new growth and an improved appearance. An excellent choice for rock gardens, edging a walkway or using as a groundcover, coyote mint fills in nicely and keeps a neat, compact form.

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