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Coyote Mint

Coyote Mint

Monardella villosa

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8a – Zone 10b

A drought-tolerant California native perennial with aromatic foliage and delicate purple to pink flowers that attract pollinators. Ideal for dry gardens, rock gardens, and low-water landscapes in western regions.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 8aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California

Native to: California

Function & Care

medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with