Hummingbird trumpet mint

Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson'

Hummingbird trumpet mint | Monardella macrantha \'Marian Sampson\' | Plant Select
Hummingbird trumpet mint | Monardella macrantha \'Marian Sampson\' | Plant Select
Hummingbird trumpet mint | Monardella macrantha \'Marian Sampson\' | Plant Select
Intensely aromatic herb from the mountains of California. This short-lived perennial forms low mounds of semi-evergreen leaves virtually hidden beneath exotic-looking clusters of brilliant, scarlet-orange trumpets from late spring through summer. A focal point of color on a wall, in a rock garden or in a container. Attractive to hummingbirds. Read the plant story here.

Tips from the pros: Needs porous soils. Provide protection from the heat of the summer sun for best performance. Does best in part sun to full, but dry, shade. Give a little extra protection during the winter months. This perennial benefits from placement near a large rock or boulder. Avoid bark mulch.
Plant Type Perennial
Height 4-6 inches
Width 8-12 inches
Flowering Season Late spring - summer
Flower Color Red
Sun Part Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs Moderate to dry
USDA Hardiness Zone Zones 5b-9
Soil Type Loam, Sandy, Gravelly
Deer Resistant Yes
Good for Pollination Yes
Winter Interest No
North American Native Yes
Native Origins CA
Year Introduced 2014
Annual Commercial Maintenance Hand trim back dead stems in spring.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance Follow annual maintenance.
Elevation Guide Up to 6200 ft

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