Mimulus cardinalis
SCARLET MONKEY FLOWER
Phrymaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Flowers: orange-red

Flowering Time: late spring to early autumn

Leaves: light green
 
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Mimulus cardinalis
SCARLET MONKEY FLOWER
Phrymaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange-red

Flowering Time: late spring to early autumn

Leaves: light green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, mass planting, groundcovers, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird






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