Monkey Flower. An upright perennial with mid-green leaves and pretty tubular deep rose-pink flowers with yellow-white inside throughout summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mimulus lewisii
An upright perennial with mid-green leaves and pretty tubular deep rose-pink flowers with yellow-white inside throughout summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Mimulus |
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Species | lewisii |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Monkey Flower |
Flower Colour | pink, yellow, white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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