Clinopodium mimuloides

Also Known As

Satureja mimuloides
Monkeyflower Savory

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9a-11

Clinopodium mimuloides plant details

Clinopodium mimuloides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clinopodium mimuloides

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clinopodium mimuloides

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very hard to find Savory that is NATIVE AND ENDEMIC to California. Masses of orange & red flowers are present in great abundance all Summer into Fall. Its fairly fast growing, making a 2-3’ clump, 12” high, in one season, & in tolerates clay soil very well so long as there is moisture present. In propagator Anni J’s garden if thrives in DRY SHADE, & looks splendid paired with Heuchera maxima & Aquilegia Formosa. Downy foliage has a minty smell that reminds me of catmint, & the plant wanders a little, but is basically a clumper. We’ve never seed it freeze in this area, but we’re not sure exactly how hardy it is. Cut back to the ground in Fall. HUMMINGBIRD MAGNET!