Mimulus cardinalis
Scarlet Monkey Flower
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
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.