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Monardella hypoleuca

Also Known As

  • Thickleaf Monardella
  • White-Leaf Monardella

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 10"-24"
  • W: 10"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Monardella hypoleuca plant details

Monardella hypoleuca is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monardella hypoleuca

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: native plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monardella hypoleuca

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Monardella hypoleuca plant

How to Grow Monardella hypoleuca

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-10a

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 2'

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5b-10a

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun
  • occasional
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