Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson'

Also Known As

Marian Sampson Hummingbird Coyote Mint

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

6b-10b

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Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson' plant details

Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson'

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson' is a darling perennial groundcover with clusters of long, tubular, flaming red flowers that trumpet upwards from burgundy sepals all atop a shiny, blue-green mat of foliage. Requires infertile, sharply draining sites in full sun with only occasional summer water. Blooms from late spring into summer and is a magnet for hummingbirds. Great for rock gardens and containers which can greatly extend the lifespan of this plant as compared to garden situations with excessive moisture.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Absolutely eye-popping flower clusters abound over a long season on this sensational California native. This extra showy variety originates from a seedling grown by the late Ed Sampson of Mourning Cloak Botanical Garden and named after his wife. M. macrantha is native to S. Cal coast ranges and Baja, California and is particularly suited to rock gardens or containers as it requires low-nutrient soil and excellent drainage. Spreading into a low mat of shiny mid- green, lightly scented foliage 3” tall and 18” across, the wild riot of a bloom display appears from late Spring to Fall, each cluster bearing up to 25 upright, blazing scarlet-red narrow trumpets almost 2” long. Benefits from occasional Summer water. Hummer magnet! Deer resistant!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

This selection of native bee balm from Ed Sampson of Mourning Cloak Ranch in Tehachapi, CA, proves to be more vigorous, free-flowering, and disease resistant than the species. To only 3-4" tall and evergreen, these perennials form clumps to over 1' wide with dark green leaves and clusters of large red tubular flowers, a bit of paradise for both hummingbirds and butterflies all summer long. Requires very good drainage and, though drought tolerant, does well with occasional summer water in sun with mulch or in part shade. Frost hardy to 0 °F USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

A choice disease-resistant cultivar of a native California evergreen perennial, 'Marian Sampson' forms a loose mat, good in a rock garden in bright shade, but is especially long-lived in containers. The flower is a knock-out with vermillion brush-like clusters of narrow tubular blooms that shoot straight upward June through August. It needs occasional summer watering; if too dry it will not survive. Hummingbirds and butterflies adore it. Minimum temperature: -40 °F