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California Native Plant

Mimulus cardinalis

Scarlet Monkey Flower

Plant photo of: Mimulus cardinalis
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This herbaceous perennial has soft green leaves with bright red scarlet flowers that bloom in the spring. It requires regular water. Prune back regularly to maintain shape. It is great for natural water gardens and meadows.

 

Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.