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    • Photo of Monardella odoratissima flower, wildlife by Andesite Native Plant Nursery

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    Monardella odoratissima

    Also Known As

    • Monardella odoratissima subsp. euodoratissima
    • Monardella odoratissima subsp. odoratissima
    • Monardella odoratissima var. neglecta
    • American Pennyroyal
    • Coyote Mint
    • Mountain Monardella
    • Mountain Pennyroyal
    • Western Pennyroyal

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5b-10a

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    Monardella odoratissima plant details

    Monardella odoratissima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Monardella odoratissima

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Monardella odoratissima

    USDA Zones: 5b - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Very fragrant (minty), mounded plant. Best with occasional water. Native American tea plant.

    By: Desert Jewels Nursery

    Gardening facts about Monardella odoratissima plant

    How to Grow Monardella odoratissima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Monardella hypoleuca

    aka Thickleaf Monardella, White-Leaf Monardella

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 10"-24"

    Width: 10"-24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Monardella villosa

    aka Monardella villosa ssp. globosa, Coyote Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Monardella viminea

    aka Monardella linoides viminea, Willowy Monardella

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10a

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Monardella odoratissima subsp. pallida

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Monardella odoratissima subsp. pallida flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Monardella villosa 'Russian River'

    aka Russian River Coyote Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Monardella villosa 'Russian River' flower by Cistus Nursery
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