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    Monardella villosa 'Russian River'

    Also Known As

    • Russian River Coyote Mint

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Monardella villosa 'Russian River' plant details

    Monardella villosa 'Russian River' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Monardella villosa 'Russian River'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: edible, fragrant, fragrant foliage, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Monardella villosa 'Russian River'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to California, this form was selected by California Flora Nursery from plants found along the Russian River. A tough and vigorous, shrubby perennial, these grow to 1-2 ft tall in clumps to 2 ft wide, with rounded, minty, gray-green leaves on brittle stems. Spring to summer flowers are fragrant, lavendar-pink magnets for hummingbirds and bees. Full sun and well-drained soil are best where summer water is not provided. Said to be deer resistant AND makes a fine tea. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    This species of coyote mint comes from rocky slopes along the Russian River. Aromatic minty, grey-green evergreen foliage, with abundant 2" ball-like clusters of lavender flowers. Grows 1' to 2' tall and has a 2′ x 3′ spread. Likes sun to part shade. Cut back in winter for a compact plant. Drought tolerant – deer resistant.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Monardella villosa 'Russian River' plant

    How to Grow Monardella villosa 'Russian River'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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