How to Grow and Care for Coyote mintrg

Coyote Mint is a wildflower in the mint family. It is hairy and grows natively as a matted tangled ground cover on the west coast of the United States. The small lavender and pink flowers of this plant attract butterflies.

A member of the mint family, mountain monardella produces a characteristic minty fragrance when crushed. This perennial is often found in mountainous forests of the western United States, but is also easy to cultivate.

The marian Sampson scarlet monardella is a species most commonly found in mountainous regions along the coasts of Southern and Baja California, where it grows at high altitudes across a wide array of biomes. Although it can grow gorgeous clusters of red and yellow flowers when properly cared for, it is known for being difficult to maintain and having a short lifespan.

Shelton's monardella is a perennial herb known for its erect, flowering stems and pairs of opposite leaves. The plant bears vibrant clusters of tubular, lavender to pink flowers with distinct, protruding stamen, attracting pollinators. Typically found in the mountainous regions, its aromatic foliage is an adaptation to deter herbivores and withstand its dry, rocky habitats.

Monardella breweri subsp. lanceolata is a perennial herb with narrow, lance-shaped leaves that suggest resilience in its native dry, rocky habitats. It showcases striking pink to purple flower heads, which sit atop slender stems and bloom in the warmer months, attracting pollinators. Its modest size and the aromatic foliage characteristic of the Monardella genus make monardella breweri subsp. lanceolata a subtle yet captivating presence in its ecosystem.