Monkeyflower Savory

(Clinopodium mimuloides)

Monkeyflower Savory (Clinopodium mimuloides)

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Summary

Clinopodium mimuloides, commonly known as Monkeyflower Savory, is a perennial herb or small shrub that is native to chaparral, scrub, and open woodlands in California. It grows erect to about 2 meters (6.6 ft) in height with slender, hairy branches and aromatic herbage. The leaves are toothed or wavy-edged, measuring up to 8 centimeters long by 6 wide. The tubular flowers, which bloom in the leaf axils, are over 3 centimeters long and salmon pink in color, resembling those of some Mimulus species and are quite showy when in bloom.

Monkeyflower Savory is appreciated for its aromatic foliage and attractive flowers, making it a suitable choice for herb gardens, borders, and naturalistic plantings. It is also used for its potential medicinal properties. This plant is relatively easy to maintain, requiring medium amounts of water and thriving in full sun to part shade. It prefers soils with slow to medium drainage. While it is not known for serious disease or pest issues, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb, Subshrub
  • Height: 1-6 feet
  • Width: 1-6 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Orange, Red
  • Flowering Season: Fall, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

Native to chaparral, scrub, and open woodlands in California

Other Names

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Scientific Names: , Clinopodium mimuloides, Satureja mimuloides, Calamintha mimuloides,

GBIF Accepted Name: Clinopodium mimuloides (Benth.) Kuntze