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Mimulus Red

Red Monkey Flower

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Description

This Mimulus hybrid is characterized by its unusually large bell-like, red flowers that make is a prize candidate for any perennial border. As with all other dry Mimulus species, it requires well drained soil with very infrequent summer water. In many ga

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.