Monardella villosa

Common Names: coyote mint

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: California

Type: Evergreen perennial

Size: 1-2 ft. high; 1-1.5 ft. wide.

Flowers: Pink, purple, or pale purple small flowers, late spring, summer; gray-green fuzzy leaves.

Uses: Rock gardens, accent, color; rough, wild places, slopes, near oak trees.

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies if in sun; hummingbirds. Deer resistant.

Soil: Well-drained.

Water: Little water needed.

Sun: Full sun.

Pruning: Cut off blooms to encourage more.

Pests & Diseases: (None found).

Notes: Hardy to 15° F.