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Coyote Mint

Monardella Villosa

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Overview

Monardella villosa, commonly known as Coyote Mint, is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial native to California. Preferring full sun to part shade, it grows 1 to 2 ft tall with a similar spread. This drought-tolerant plant produces rounded clusters of purple-pink flowers in summer, attracting pollinators. Thriving in well-draining soil, Coyote Mint is suited for low-water landscapes and native plant gardens, offering both ornamental and ecological benefits.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 6–10Type Shrub
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — It's an excellent choice for creating a sensory-rich and habitat-friendly landscape.<br><br>In terms of growth
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — is a versatile and aromatic perennial herb that is a native gem of the Californian floraCoyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — It forms a low mound of foliage that can be quite denseCoyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — Coyote Mint typically reaches a height and spread of 12 to 18 inchesCoyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — offering both ornamental and ecological benefitsCoyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — This drought-tolerant plant produces rounded clusters of purple-pink flowers in summer, attracting pollinatorsCoyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — Thriving in well-draining soil+26

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

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Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — It's an excellent choice for creating a sensory-rich and habitat-friendly landscape.<br><br>In terms of growth
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — is a versatile and aromatic perennial herb that is a native gem of the Californian flora
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — It forms a low mound of foliage that can be quite dense
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — Coyote Mint typically reaches a height and spread of 12 to 18 inches
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — offering both ornamental and ecological benefits
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — This drought-tolerant plant produces rounded clusters of purple-pink flowers in summer, attracting pollinators
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — Thriving in well-draining soil
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — Coyote Mint is suited for low-water landscapes and native plant gardens
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — with the leaves themselves exuding a pleasant minty fragrance when brushed or crushed
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — commonly known as Coyote Mint or Hairy Mint
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — Monardella villosa, commonly known as Coyote Mint, is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial native to California
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — Preferring full sun to part shade, it grows 1 to 2 ft tall with a similar spread
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — The foliage is a soft green with a slightly hairy or woolly texture
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