Monardella odoratissima (Mountain Monardella) is an upright to sprawling perennial with sturdy and erect leafy stems bearing opposite, lance-shaped leaves, 2 in. long (5 cm). Stems and leaves may be light green to dark gray in color, and they usually have a sparse covering of short hairs. The leaves are highly fragrant, releasing a strongly minty scent when the plant is touched. In early to late summer, they are topped by a profusion of small, white, pale pink to light bluish-purple flowers in dense spherical flower heads, 1 in. wide (2.5 cm). The blossoms are attractive to insects, especially bees and butterflies. Mountain Monardella is easy to grow and maintain and is perfect for rock gardens.

• Grows up to 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).
• Performs best in full sun or partial shade in dry to moist, rocky or sandy, well-drained soils.
• This showy perennial is a striking addition to borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens and can be used as a ground cover.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Deer and rabbit resistant.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Prune lightly in the fall for a more compact appearance.
• Propagated from seed, stem cuttings, or division.
• Native to the western United States: California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.