Monardella odoratissima

Common name(s): mountain coyote mint, mountain pennyroyal

Description: perennial; a more drought tolerant, West Coast relative of bee balm (Monarda) with a low, spreading habit. Foliage is pleasantly aromatic and smells of mint and citrus. Pink-purple flowers in summer. Native to East, Central, and Southern Oregon. Performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade.

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: partial shade (ideally morning sun and light afternoon shade) and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators, medicine, culinary- herbal tea

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought

Distribution: SW Canada, West U.S.