Mountain Pennyroyal

Monardella Odoratissima

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Overview

Monardella odoratissima, or Mountain Pennyroyal, is a North American native perennial herbspreading 12-18 inches wide. It features fragrant, round, lilac flower clusters atop 8-24 inch stems. Preferring USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soils. Its mint-scented leaves are deer-resistant, making it ideal for naturalistic settings and pollinator gardens where it attracts bees and butterflies. Drought-tolerant once established.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 6–10

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — is a North American native perennial herbspreading 12-18 inches wide

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — It features fragrant, round, lilac flower clusters atop 8-24 inch stems

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — Preferring USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soils

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — Its mint-scented leaves are deer-resistant

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — making it ideal for naturalistic settings and pollinator gardens where it attracts bees and butterflies

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — Drought-tolerant once established

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — commonly known as Mountain Pennyroyal or Coyote Mint

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — is a North American native perennial herbspreading 12-18 inches wide

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — It features fragrant, round, lilac flower clusters atop 8-24 inch stems

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — Preferring USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soils

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — Its mint-scented leaves are deer-resistant

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — making it ideal for naturalistic settings and pollinator gardens where it attracts bees and butterflies

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — Drought-tolerant once established

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — commonly known as Mountain Pennyroyal or Coyote Mint

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — is a fragrant perennial herb that is a valuable addition to any landscape design

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — especially for clients interested in native and drought-tolerant plantings

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — As a member of the Lamiaceae family

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — Its growth habit forms a compact

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — making it an excellent choice for borders

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — Adapted to USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — rock gardens or as a fragrant ground cover

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — it requires minimal watering once established

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — making it a perfect candidate for xeriscaping

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — its flowers are a magnet for pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — adding an ecological benefit to the landscape

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