Coyote Mint
Coyote Mint Monardella villosa
General Information:
Coyote mint is a type of subshrub that is identified by its fragrant, but pleasant smell, as well as its characteristic lavender flowers. Coyote mint grows well inland, and requires light pruning to maintain a “neat” appearance. In traditional medicine, it is often used to help with upset stomachs and other stomach ailments.
Appearance:
Coyote mint is a perennial type herb, and can grow up to 2 ft tall and 3 ft wide. Lastly, it is known for its beautiful pink to lavender colored flowers.
Plant growth, season, and dormancy:
It grows at a moderate pace, and its flowering season is summer. It is both an evergreen and summer semi-deciduous plant.
Landscaping information:
Coyote mint is a full sun plant, but can tolerate partial shade. It requires very little water, and prefers low moisture soil. It must be watered twice a month once established, and requires medium draining soil. It is relatively easy to care for, as it requires very little water. It tolerates various kinds of soil, but requires a soil p.H. level of 5.0-7.0.
How to use:
It is commonly used as deer resistant cover, hummingbird gardens, butterfly gardens, and bee gardens.
Pollinators helped:
-Humming birds
-Small birds
-Bees
-Butterflies
-Caterpillars
