Monardella villosa subsp. franciscana 'Russian River'

Common name(s): coyote mint

Description: perennial; a 1992 California Flora Nursery introduction selected by Sherrie Althouse from a rocky site on the Lower Russian River in N. California. Vigorous trailing growth with aromatic foliage and light pink-purple flowers in summer. 

Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 3 ft.

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

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

Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below