Monardella macrantha ‘Marian Sampson’, Scarlet Coyote Mint

A choice native perennial forming low mats of fragrant dark green shiny leaves. Summer brings spectacular heads of scarlet tubular flowers which are hummingbird magnets. Well suited for rock garden or container use where good drainage can be provided along with occasional summer water. Appreciates light shade in hot regions. The cultivar ‘Marian Sampson’ is a vigorous and disease resistant selection of Monardella macrantha that will reach up to 4″ tall and spread to fill an 18″ area. This plant is generally short lived, lasting 2 to 4 years. Fantastic accent plant that is deer resistant and attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.