Monardella arizonica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arizonica
ID:
246088
Status:
valid
Authors:
Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 29: 489 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245420
Common Names
- Monardella Arizonica
- Arizonica Monardella
- Monardella Monardella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monardella arizonica (also called Arizona Monardella, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in open, grassy areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Monardella arizonica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract birds and butterflies. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monardella arizonica has small, pink flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monardella arizonica is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall, and divisions should be done in the spring.
Where to Find Monardella arizonica
Monardella arizonica is native to the United States, and can be found in the southwestern states.
Monardella arizonica FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Monardella arizonica?
Monardella arizonica prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
What type of sunlight does Monardella arizonica need?
Monardella arizonica prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the optimal temperature for Monardella arizonica?
Monardella arizonica prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Species in the Monardella genus
Monardella arizonica, Monardella australis, Monardella beneolens, Monardella breweri, Monardella candicans, Monardella douglasii, Monardella exilis, Monardella follettii, Monardella hypoleuca, Monardella lagunensis, Monardella leucocephala, Monardella linoides, Monardella macrantha, Monardella nana, Monardella odoratissima, Monardella palmeri, Monardella pringlei, Monardella purpurea, Monardella robinsonii, Monardella saxicola, Monardella sheltonii, Monardella siskiyouensis, Monardella stebbinsii, Monardella subglabra, Monardella thymifolia, Monardella undulata, Monardella villosa, Monardella viminea, Monardella viridis, Monardella stoneana, Monardella eremicola, Monardella mojavensis, Monardella sinuata, Monardella venosa, Monardella boydii, Monardella eplingii, Monardella angustifolia,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129279: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.