{"product_id":"willowy-mint-monardella-viminea","title":"Willowy Mint (Monardella viminea)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eWillowy Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare, aromatic shrub native to the coastal canyons of southern California, especially in San Diego County. Slender, arching stems with narrow, willowy leaves give this plant its name, and from late spring through fall, it puts on a show of \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"575\"\u003edense lavender to purplish-pink flower clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e that are magnets for pollinators. Its blooms are rich in nectar and attract native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eA federally listed endangered species, Willowy Mint thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"816\"\u003ewell-drained soils and full sun to light shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it adds resilience and charm to native gardens, especially those with a coastal or chaparral aesthetic. Despite its rarity in the wild, it performs well in cultivation when given \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eoccasional deep watering\u003c\/strong\u003e and protection from heavy frost. Its compact size (usually 2–3 feet tall and wide) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003epleasant minty fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e make it ideal for smaller pollinator gardens or water-wise borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eWhy Choose Willowy Mint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eSupports butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eEndangered species with ecological and conservation value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eTidy habit and long bloom season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003ePleasantly fragrant and drought-tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003ePrune lightly in late winter to shape and encourage bushier growth. Avoid overwatering and protect from cold in exposed inland sites. Mulch lightly in summer to retain moisture in sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Home Park","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":47729479549145,"sku":"MOC_MONVIM_3P","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":47729479581913,"sku":"MOC_MONVIM_6P","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0645\/4489\/files\/willowy_monardella_01.jpg?v=1769116144","url":"https:\/\/myhomepark.com\/products\/willowy-mint-monardella-viminea","provider":"My Home Park","version":"1.0","type":"link"}