Scarlet Monkeyflower







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	Botanical Name: Mimulus cardinalis Common Name(s): Scarlet Monkeyflower

Photographer:

El Nativo Growers, Inc.

Description:

This herbaceous perennial has soft green leaves with bright red/scarlet flowers that bloom in the spring. Requires regular water. Prune back regularly to maintain shape. Great for natural water gardens/meadows.

Information by Gardensoft

Notes:

Dig hole, insert plant slightly higher than soil grade. Disturb root ball very little. No amendments, just native soil. No fertilizers. Backfill the hole .Water lavishly. Mulch top of soil around plant in a 4' diameter circle. - Bert Wilson Las Pilitas


	Culture:

	Sun: Shade

	Water: Medium

	Growth Rate: Fast

	Hydrozones: #4

	Soil Type: Clay

	Soil Condition:

	Soil pH: Neutral

	Adverse Factors: N/A



	Design:

	Design Styles: English Cottage

	Accenting Features: Showy Flower

	Seasonal Interest: Spring

	Location Uses: Bedding

	Special Uses: Full

	Attracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds



	Anatomy:

	Flower Color: Orange

	Flower Season: Spring

	Leaf Color: Light Green

	Bark Color: N/A

	Fruit Color: N/A

	Fruit Season: N/A

	Fruit Type: N/A



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