Monardella villosa
Description
Coyote Mint is a two-foot-high perennial with gray-green leaves and light purple clusters of flowers in summer. This Monardella is native to the California coast ranges. This coyote mint likes part shade to sun and is drought tolerant but takes garden water if given perfect drainage. Smells like a minty toothpaste and was used by Spanish as cure for sore throats. Butterflies use as a nectar source. Make sure you put it in the sun if you want butterflies. All the monardellas seem to be deer proof. If this mint is happy it will form a small mat of grey covered with flowers and butterflies.
Characteristics
Monardella villosa Coyote Mint tolerates sand, clay and serpentine.
Monardella villosa Coyote Mint is great for a butterfly garden.
Monardella villosa Coyote Mint's foliage type is stressdeciduous and has fragrance.
Monardella villosa Coyote Mint's flower color is violet.
Communities
Communities for Monardella villosa Coyote Mint:Chaparral, Central Oak Woodland and Coastal Sage Scrub.
Ranges for Monardella villosa
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 6 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.30 to 0.50 |
| width[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 31.00 to 76.00 |