Monardella viminea 🛑 Endangered

Monardella viminea

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Northwest | United States | CA

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Monardella
Species:
Monardella viminea

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Responds positively to fire; seeds germinate readily after fire in its native habitat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification; sow on surface of moist medium and keep warm after stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash