San Francisco coyote mint (Monardella villosa ssp. franciscana) is a subspecies of coyote mint limited to the San Francisco area where it is found in the Presidio, above Laguna Honda Reservoir, and on Bernal Heights, Twin Peaks, Mt. Davidson, Bayview Hill, and Yerba Buena Island. Coyote mint is a clumping perennial in the Lamiaceae or mint family. It develops into a low mound from a woody base, has small pleasantly fragrant leaves and bears tubular lavender flowers from June through August.
San Francisco coyote mint is not adapted to sandy soils, preferring soil that is a little heavier. It requires good drainage to prevent rotting in winter. Avoid summer watering. Light pruning helps maintain a neat appearance.
The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.