Coyote-mint
Monardella villosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Coyote-mint (Monardella villosa) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Monardella villosa is a compact, aromatic shrub with rounded clusters of lavender to purple flowers atop woody stems. It blooms throughout summer, releasing a pleasant minty fragrance when touched or brushed against. Its small size makes it ideal for borders and rock gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Coyote-mint is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
- Can look slightly unkempt during non-blooming periods
- May need light pruning to maintain tidy appearance
Wildlife value
Coyote mint is a valuable pollinator plant, attracting native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds during its extended summer bloom period.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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