scarlet monkey flower

How to Grow and Care for scarlet monkey flower

scarlet monkey flower · Mimulus cardinalis
Also known as: cardinal monkey flower

Grow in wet, humus-rich soil in full sun or very light dappled shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing scarlet monkey flower

scarlet monkey flower
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in wet, humus-rich soil in full sun or very light dappled shade

How to Water scarlet monkey flower?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for scarlet monkey flower?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for scarlet monkey flower?

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What Soil Is Best for scarlet monkey flower?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for scarlet monkey flower?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize scarlet monkey flower?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune scarlet monkey flower?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate scarlet monkey flower?

Propagate by seed sown in autumn or early spring, or by division in spring

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How to Transplant scarlet monkey flower?

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How to Care for scarlet monkey flower in Winter?

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How to Plant scarlet monkey flower?

Grow in wet, humus-rich soil in full sun or very light dappled shade

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How to Repot scarlet monkey flower?

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How to Harvest scarlet monkey flower?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Young plants are susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

Slugs and snails can be a problem

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The Toxicity of scarlet monkey flower

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Attributes of scarlet monkey flower

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Aquatic · Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginWestern USA to Mexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Mimulus cardinalis
Genus
Mimulus
Family
Phrymaceae
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