This rhizomatous perennial has spreading stems that are woody at the base and forms a prostrate habit. It has glossy dark green elliptical leaves and the scarlet 2-lipped tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster from mid to late summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10 

Monardella macrantha is naturally found in North America from California to Baja California growing on the south coastal ranges, transverse ranges and peninsular ranges in Yellow Pine forests and chaparral. 

It prefers a semi-shaded to sunny position and grows in most well-drained moderately fertile sandy-stony clay soils with a pH 5-7 and is frost and drought tolerant.

Red Monardella is a grown for its spreading habit and bright flowers. It is planted in perennial borders or rockeries and mass planted as a ground cover. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 1-2 years but may be short lived.  This perennial is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes or above retaining walls, attracting Hummingbird's and butterflies. ID 3659

Monardella (MON-ah-DEL-ah)    macrantha (mah-KRAN-thah)

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family