San Diego Willowy Mint flower - Monardella viminea

             Rare perennial herb that is native to Southern California. This monardella grows in rocky/sandy washes in San Diego County in the coastal hills from Poway to the Mexican Border. Officially listed as endangered, probably due to habitat loss. Grows well in my Southern California garden! I purchased my Willowy Monardella at the Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

They smell great, I use the leaves as herbal infusion in teas, and the branches are curvy. Monardella viminea is a very cute plant. The ones I have are blooming heavily Spring through Summer, attracting a steady arrival of honeybees and butterflies. San Diego Willowy Mint Likes full sun and moderate water, in well drained soil. Plant next to rocks and boulders or other shrubs with thicker branches to give a nice contrast. These make perfect filler plants for a butterfly garden. I am not sure if they get bigger than 2 or 3 ft tall. I appreciate any information or comments on Monardella viminea.

Taken in: United States / California / Oceanside / Guajome (show map)

Taken on: June 20, 2010

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