Coyote Mint, Monardella villosa
Great native plant for the dry perennial, meadow or rock garden, as a small scale ground cover along dry path, cascading down a slope or growing over a retaining wall.
Plant Description:
Plant Type: Perennial herb
Size: 2 ft tall, 3 ft wide
Form: Low mounding, spreading subshrub
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Lavender, Purple
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fragrance: Mint-scented foliage
Dormancy: Evergreen, Summer Semi-Deciduous
Wildlife Supported: Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds, Birds, Caterpillars
Landscaping Information
Sun: Part shade inland, Full sun okay on coast
Moisture: Very low to moderate with good drainage
Soil Drainage: Well-draining
Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 15 degrees F
Natural Habitat: Rocky slopes, ephemeral drainages, oak woodland, chapparal, montane forest
Common Uses: Stunning mass planted in borders, in front of shrubs, or in containers.