scarlet monkey flower
Also known as: cardinal monkey flower
M. cardinalis is an upright perennial, often grown as an annual, with creeping rhizomes, bearing 2-lipped scarlet flowers to 5cm in length over a long period in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- scarlet monkey flower (Mimulus cardinalis)
- Genus
- Mimulus
- Family
- Phrymaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Aquatic · Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of scarlet monkey flower
Distribution map
Western USA to Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of scarlet monkey flower
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scarlet monkey flower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn or early spring, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in wet, humus-rich soil in full sun or very light dappled shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Young plants are susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
Slugs and snails can be a problem
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