Mountain Pennyroyal
Monardella Odoratissima
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.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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