Monardella villosa franciscana ssp. - Common Coyote Mint

Description

An evergreen spreading perennial that reaches 18" tall and trails along the ground. It has fuzzy fragrant leaves with long blooming, lavender to blue-purple flowers in June through August. This Coyote Mint is drought tolerant, and prefers good drainage, in either full sun or light shade. It makes an attractive border, draping over a wall, or in a rock garden. It is native from Marin to San Luis Obispo Counties.