Mustang Mountain Balm
Monardella lanceolata

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

What it is like

Monardella lanceolata is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.5

Where it is found

Dry places, especially in disturbed soils, below 2400 metres in California.

South-western N. America.

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

The plant is used as a tea substitute.

Tea: the various herb teas that can be used in place of tea, plus the genuine article.

Medicine

Rating: 1

A decoction of the leaves, upper stems and flowers has been used in the treatment of colds and headaches.

Analgesic: Relieves pain.

Other

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How it is grown

Prefers a moist but well-drained sandy soil. Requires a sunny position.

Propagating it: Seed - sow late spring in situ.

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Annual

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium

Shade: No shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

M. sanguinea.