Noted for its pleasant mint scent, Monardella villosa (Coyote Mint) is a small perennial or sub-shrub forming a bushy mound of oval-shaped, soft, lightly fuzzy, grayish-green leaves. They are topped by a profusion of small, bright lavender or pink flowers in dense spherical flower heads from late spring to late summer. Nectar-rich, the blossoms are attractive to insects, especially bees and butterflies. Found across California in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and various forest habitats, Coyote Mint is easy to grow and adds a refreshing presence in the landscape. The plant is evergreen but will shed its foliage during the hottest months if drought-stressed. Quite compact, Coyote Mint can be used at the front of a dry border, along a walking path, in containers, herb gardens or rock gardens. Coyote Mint was used by Native Americans as a remedy for stomach upset, respiratory conditions, and sore throat.
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Common names | Coyote Mint |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Common names | Coyote Mint |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Monardella villosa (Coyote Mint) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Monardella villosa (Coyote Mint) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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