{"product_id":"monardella-odoratissima-coyote-mint-lamiaceae","title":"Coyote Mint","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoyote Mint\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonardella odoratissima\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegional Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun to Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 1’ wide x 2’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Pink, purple, white, or blue flowers (May to August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value:  bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoyote Mint is a showy, sprawling perennial with a distinctive aromatic fragrance. This attractive native thrives in full sun to part sun and well-drained soils, making it well-suited for rock gardens and dry borders. The plant has a somewhat sprawling growth habit that adds informal charm to naturalistic plantings and creates interesting texture in the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are small but abundant, appearing in dense, rounded clusters at the stem tips. Colors range from pink and purple to white and blue, depending on the variety. The blooms appear from late spring through summer, providing extended color. The strongly scented minty leaves are the plant's signature feature, releasing their pleasant fragrance when brushed or crushed. The aromatic foliage is gray-green and covered with fine hairs, adding to the plant's drought tolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis native is highly attractive to pollinators, drawing bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds to its nectar-rich flowers. The aromatic foliage makes it deer resistant, an important consideration in areas with browsing wildlife. Native Americans used various Monardella species as medicinal herbs and flavoring agents. The minty leaves make excellent aromatic tea and can be used similarly to culinary mints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoyote Mint is a striking addition to rock gardens, herb gardens, and xeric borders where its fragrance can be appreciated. It works well cascading over rocks or walls, and can be used as an edging plant along pathways where foot traffic will release its scent. Excellent companions include penstemon, buckwheat, sage, and other drought-tolerant natives. Combine with Blue Flax, Blanket Flower, or Little Sunflower for a colorful, pollinator-friendly display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8efbe040-7fff-2b1e-446f-4abdc286bb9b\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-23_092516.png?v=1766510743\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\"","offer_id":51133780132073,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Monardellaodoratissima-CoyoteMint-bugseye.png?v=1766983175","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/monardella-odoratissima-coyote-mint-lamiaceae","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}