Mimulus Red
Red Monkey Flower
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:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.