Genus: Monardella

Common Names: various

Description coming soon.

Distribution: Western Canada, U.S. and Mexico

Monardella odoratissima

Common name(s): mountain coyote mint, mountain pennyroyal

Description: perennial; a more drought tolerant relative of bee balm (Monarda) with a low, spreading habit. Foliage is pleasantly aromatic and smells of mint and citrus. Pink-purple flowers in summer. Native to East, Central, and Southern Oregon. Performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade.

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Monardella villosa × purpurea

Common name(s): coyote mint, butterfly mint bush

Description: perennial; a naturally occuring hybrid of two Monardella species native to California. A more drought tolerant relative of bee balm (Monarda) with a compact, bushy habit. Foliage is pleasantly aromatic and smells of mint and citrus. Lavender-purple flowers in summer. Performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade. 

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.