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California Native Plant

Monardella odoratissima

Mountain Pennyroyal

Plant photo of: Monardella odoratissima
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Description

This trailing perennial is fragrant and has a profusion of lavender flowers that attract butterflies in spring and summer. Requires good drainage and full to perform well. Foliage is gray green, aromatic, narrow and evergreen in frost free areas. Prune annually to maintain shape. Reaches 1' tall and 3' wide. Great in containers.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.