Monardella purpurea
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Serpentine Monardella
Serpentine Monardella is a perennial herb producing an erect, purple stem up to about 16 inches in maximum height.
Easy garden plant, with minty foliage. Wonderfully heavy bloomer. Can be attractive in a rock garden.
Serpentine Monardella differs from the more common coyote mint (Monardella villosa) in that in that it has hairless, glossy leaves with shallow veins. The veins of coyote mint are deeply etched into the slightly- to very-hairy leaf.
As the name implies, Serpentine Monardella has an affinity to serpentine soil
Sun:Â Full Sun, Part Shade
Water:Â Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil:Â Clay, Loam, Sand
Other:Â Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant
| Ecological Value | The flowers are attractive to butterflies, with the nectar a food for them. |
|---|---|
| Container | D-16 |
| Historical Uses | No Historical Uses found. |
| Distribution | Native to California and is found only slightly beyond California borders. |
| Elevation | Between 400 and 5,000 ft |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Grows in chaparral and forest, often on serpentine soils. |
