Botanical Name: Mimulus hybridus
Common Name: Annual monkey flower Type of Plant: dicot: annual Character evergreen (annual) Habit of Growth: Overall Shape rounded, dense, upright plant with brightly colored, bell- shaped flowers Height to 1' Spread to 1' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor half shade to shade Soil prefers a cool, moist, well-amended soil Hardiness tender to frost Morphology: Leaves smooth, ovate, toothed at margins, light green – somewhat succulent Flowers 2 to 2-1/2" across, trumpet-shaped red and yellow spotted Fruit small capsule – inconspicuous Propagation: seed, softwood cuttings Usage: does well in shaded, moist areas, very good in containers and color pots – does well near pools or ponds Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing slow release at planting – liquid feed 2x per month Pruning pinch off dead flowers Pests/Diseases aphids, snails and slugs Origin: Chile Family: Scrophulariaceae Notes: |
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