Large red flowers and fragrant foliage distinguish this Monardella. Does best in partial sun with moderate water. Large flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Sensitive roots---plant with care. Plant Characteristics Family Name Lamiaceae Species Name Monardella macrantha Common Name Hummingbird Monardella, Scarlet Pennyroyal Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Red, Maroon, Burgundy Flowering Months May, June, July, August Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 1ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Prostrate, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution South Coast Ranges, Transverse Ranges Natural Habitat Chaparral, woodland; from 2,000' - 6,500' Specialty Features Butterflies/Moths Hummingbirds Pollinators Aromatic Under Oaks Container Plant Deer Resistant
