Russian River Coyote Mint (Monardella villosa ssp. villosa 'Russian River')

• Botanical Name: Monardella villosa ssp. villosa 'Russian River'

• Common Name: Russian River Coyote Mint

• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial

• Mature Size: 1–1.5 ft. tall × 1–3 ft. wide

• Flower Color: Pinkish-purple

• Bloom Time: Summer

• Foliage: Fragrant, evergreen green foliage

• Growth Habit: Mounding, spreading

• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

• Origin: Selection from a rocky slope along the lower Russian River

• Special Features: Fragrant foliage and flowers; drought tolerant; deer resistant

• Sun: Full sun to part shade

• Water: Low; occasional deep watering can encourage flowering

• Soil: Adaptable, including clay, rocky, and well-drained soils

• Drainage: Good drainage preferred

• Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Evergreen: Yes

• Special Uses: Groundcover, meadow gardens, rock gardens, dry gardens, and pollinator gardens

• Habitat Value: Excellent for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects

Orders ship within 3-5 business days. Nationwide shipping available. Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring

• Spacing: 2–3 feet apart

• Planting Depth: Set root ball level with surrounding soil

• Establishment Water: Water regularly during the first 6–8 weeks, allowing the soil to dry somewhat between waterings

• Long-Term Care: Reduce watering once established; occasional deep summer watering can encourage flowering

• Tip: Provide good drainage and plenty of sun. In hotter inland locations, some afternoon shade can help protect the plant from excessive heat.

• Attracts: Native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects

• Pollinator Value: Excellent nectar plant

• Wildlife Value: Provides valuable habitat and food resources for pollinators

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Habitat Value: Excellent choice for pollinator, meadow, and wildlife gardens

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.

• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).

• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.