Overview

Monardella lanceolata is a plant with a mounding, sub-shrub habit in the genus Monardella, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, evergreen foliage. Monardella lanceolata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and pollinator gardens.

About

Monardella lanceolata is a mounding sub-shrub in the Lamiaceae family, known for its aromatic evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered south- or west-facing position. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders, rock gardens, and pollinator gardens. Monardella lanceolata is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

About the genus

Monardella is a genus of approximately 40 species of annual and perennial plants native to western North America from British Columbia to northwestern Mexico. They are grown for their highly aromatic foliage, which in some species is used for herbal teas. The two-lipped, tubular flowers are formed in terminal clusters and are most usually red, pink, or purple.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Monardella

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Monardella lanceolata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Mounding, Sub-shrub

Foliage

Aromatic, Evergreen

Suggested uses

Borders, Rock gardens, Pollinator gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Monardella lanceolata

Propagation

Seed, Cuttings, Division

Pest resistance

Deer-resistant

Disease resistance

Powdery mildew-resistant

Frequently asked questions