Coyote Mint (Monardella villosa) is in the Mint Family family (Lamiaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,065 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Coyote Mint: observations by month (U.S.)
About Coyote Mint
Monardella villosa is a plant in the mint family which is known by the common name coyote mint.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Coyote Mint by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,064 | June | May–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Mint Family)
Red Deadnettle
Common Selfheal
Ground-Ivy
Henbit Deadnettle
Wild Bergamot
Lyreleaf Sage
Chia
American germander
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Coyote Mint?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to July.
Where is Coyote Mint most often seen?
The most observations come from California.