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Monardella odoratissima

Mountain Pennyroyal

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Information by: El Nativo Growers, Inc.        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This trailing perennial is fragrant and has a profusion of rose/purple flowers that attract butterflies. Requires good drainage to perform well. Prune annually to maintain shape.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.