Russian River Coyote Mint

Carried by 15 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Selected for the garden. Introduced by Cal Flora Nursery from sonoma County (Russian River).

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall
1 - 3 ft Wide

Form

Rounded

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen

Fragrance

Pleasant

Color

Lavender

Flowering season

Summer, Spring

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Russian River Coyote Mint

Botanical names:

Monardella villosa 'Russian River'

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