This rhizomatous perennial has squarish tangled stems that form a bushy decumbent habit. It has mint-scented dark green oval leaves and the small purplish 2-lipped flowers, are arranged in a dense rounded cluster above the foliage in summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Monardella villosais naturally found in North America from California to Oregon growing in a variety of habitats that include oak woodlands, montane forests, rocky slopes and chaparral from sea-level to an altitude of 1300 m (4,000ft).

It prefers a semi-shaded to open a sunny position and grows in most well-drained moderately fertile sandy to clay soils with a pH 6-8 and is frost and drought tolerant.

Coyote Mint It has grown for its spreading habit and flowers. It is planted in herbaceous borders or used in woodland settings and may be grown in patio pots or planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 1-2 years but may be short lived. The foliage is also used for making tea or is taken for medicinal purposes. This perennial is also used in coastal gardens for colour and to attract butterflies. ID 3660

Note:
Under cold or drought conditions this perennial is herbaceous.

Monardella (MON-ah-DEL-ah) villosa(vil-OH-sah)

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