Monkey Flower. An alpine with light to mid-green leaves and pretty trumpet-shaped yellow flowers with red spots throughout summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mimulus primuloides
An alpine with light to mid-green leaves and pretty trumpet-shaped yellow flowers with red spots throughout summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Mimulus |
|---|---|
| Species | primuloides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Monkey Flower |
| Flower Colour | yellow, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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