Monardella odoratissima
Monardella odoratissima
Mountain Monardella
1" wide heads of small purplish flowers in summer and early fall on bushy plants with sprawling, woody base. Has been used to make a fragrant tea. Blooms all summer. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 6-12" tall x 2-3' wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Evergreen EvergreenFragrant Fragrant
Good for Tea Good for TeaLong Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
Native to NorthWest Native to NorthWestProstrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habit
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil