Monardella villosa
$6.60 – $14.50
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Coyote mint
This is a perennial wildflower is found only in California, it grows as a small mat forming shrub about 2′ tall and 2′ wide.
The lavender flowers provide valuable nectar for butterflies and being in the mint family the leaves have a lovely minty scent that can be seeped to make tea.
Flowers June – August
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | The flowers are attractive to butterflies, with the nectar a food for them. |
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| Container | D-16-O, 1-Gal, D-16, D-40, D-40S |
| Historical Uses | This plant was used by the Indigenous peoples of California as a remedy for stomach upset, respiratory conditions, and sore throat. It may also be steeped into a bitter mint tea. |
| Distribution | Endemic to California. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 6000 feet |
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| Habitat | Widespread on rocky outcrops in chaparral throughout California's foothills. |
