Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson
Scarlet Monardella, Hummingbird Trumpet Mint
Details
3-4" tall x 6-8" wide. A dazzling selection of this California native wildflower species, Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson' (commonly known as Scarlet Monardella) has clusters of brilliant red, tubular flowers held over low mats of dark green, shiny leaves. Blooming in late spring it is certain to attract the hummingbirds. This little gem is great for a rock garden or in a container. Easy-to-grow, it needs sharp drainage and infrequent summer water. While short-lived, it makes up for it by being exceptionally showy and exotic. Introduced into the trade by Ed Sampson of the Mourning Cloak Ranch in Tehachapi, CA and named it in honor of his late wife, Marian. Horticulturist Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach at the Denver Botanic Gardens, praised this plant in a blog article Mandala mint revisited...some more glimpses of a spectacular native plant.| SKU | HBL2X21 |
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| Common Name | Scarlet Monardella, Hummingbird Trumpet Mint |
| Botanical Name | Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson |
| Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Mature Height | 3-4" tall |
| Mature Spread | 6-8" wide |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Native | Yes |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
| Soil Type | Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
| Amount of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Hummingbirds, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to grow, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good for Containers, Groundcover, Native, Evergreen, Good Rockgarden or alpine plant, Low Maintenance, Pest / Disease Resistant |
| Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
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- Attractive (7)
- Hardy (5)
- Healthy (5)
Cons
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- Garden (7)
- Outdoors (5)
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- Master gardener (6), Avid gardener (3)
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Most Liked Positive Review
Fantastic among flagstone
We live in Zone 5 (Boulder County, CO) and planted 2 last spring in a small open patio of flagstone. I figure I'd grow them as annuals when I saw they are Zone...Read complete review
We live in Zone 5 (Boulder County, CO) and planted 2 last spring in a small open patio of flagstone. I figure I'd grow them as annuals when I saw they are Zone 7. We had beautiful blooms for a prolonged period, and then they stayed green all winter! What a lovely surprise. We plan to buy more!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Can't take the heat. Perhaps
I bought a number of these from different nurseries. They all died during the summer. I paid particularly attention to them but none of them established. I'm guessing our climate was too warm...Read complete review
I bought a number of these from different nurseries. They all died during the summer. I paid particularly attention to them but none of them established. I'm guessing our climate was too warm for it.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
The winter of 2016/2017 was brutal with nearly four full months of our entire yard covered in snow up to six feet deep. Seriously doubted this wispy looking plant would survive, but it not only survived, it has grown and thrived this year, with the added bonus of blooming twice! It is in one of my rock gardens and has lent itself well to hanging over some rocks near the edge, the stems turn an point upward so nothing is obscured. I highly recommend this plant for high elevation, cold climate gardens.
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- Attractive
- Colorful
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- Slow to flourish
- Small In Size
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Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
A beautiful and colorful addition to my xeric garden. Flowers are huge in comparison to the modest foliage. My plant took a while to get growing and was not particularly robust, but I hope it will gain size and strength in the next growing season. Would recommend.
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- Attractive
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- Patio
Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
We live in Zone 5 (Boulder County, CO) and planted 2 last spring in a small open patio of flagstone. I figure I'd grow them as annuals when I saw they are Zone 7. We had beautiful blooms for a prolonged period, and then they stayed green all winter! What a lovely surprise. We plan to buy more!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Produce buds very early & now blooming in mid-May!
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- Attractive
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- Small In Size
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- Outdoors
Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
I kept this plant in pots due to the hot summer in WA ~ only 2 of the plants I ordered gave me any flowers and they didn't last long. Dried up even though I kept them watered.
Was disappointed.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
One bloomed. One died months before the second one. I had them planted in my drought tolerant garden.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
They did well but were not very showy, maybe next year they will do better. They are in the front border
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Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
It was totally amazing! I ordered two from HCG that were delivered very quickly. I planted, mulched and fertilized the day after they arrived. I was astounded to see one of them blooming the very next day and the second one shortly thereafter. I couldn't believe that these tiny plants could produce such large red flowers so quickly!
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Cluster of red flowers on new transplant.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
I bought a number of these from different nurseries. They all died during the summer. I paid particularly attention to them but none of them established. I'm guessing our climate was too warm for it.
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- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
I planted these some distance from the house. Now I'm sorry I put them so far away. It needs to be up front in the landscape. It is very striking for such a small plant. Amazingly enough, neither the gophers nor the deer ate them. The gophers pushed one out of the ground, so I pushed it right back in. No problem, they're healthy and doing fine.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson:
I hoped that this tall plant would do well in a hot, sunny spot in my Texas garden. It needed a year to get going, but the second summer it looked great and what's coming up this spring looks wonderful. Shortly after planting, I traveled to Iowa for some cycling and saw thousands of Monarda along the trail. Wildflower or weed? Who cares; I don't think it's native to Texas but it sure is working well for me.
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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Merchant response: We sincerely apologize that the Monardella macrantha Marian Sampson plants did not meet your expectations. One factor to keep in mind is that generally, the first year you would expect to see healthy green growth with blooms the 2nd and successive years. We do understand that there can be many variables in gardening and we are committed to our customers success, standing behind all of our products with our 100% guarantee. Please contact us at your convenience and we will be more than happy to go over some resolution options with you. Happy Gardening!