Monardella villosa

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Coyote mint

This is a perennial wildflower is found only in California, it grows as a small mat forming shrub about 2′ tall and 2′ wide.

The lavender flowers provide valuable nectar for butterflies and being in the mint family the leaves have a lovely minty scent that can be seeped to make tea.

Flowers June – August

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

 

Ecological Value

The flowers are attractive to butterflies, with the nectar a food for them.

Container

D-16-O, 1-Gal, D-16, D-40, D-40S

Historical Uses

This plant was used by the Indigenous peoples of California as a remedy for stomach upset, respiratory conditions, and sore throat. It may also be steeped into a bitter mint tea.

Distribution

Endemic to California.

Elevation

Between 0 and 6000 feet

Communities
Habitat

Widespread on rocky outcrops in chaparral throughout California's foothills.