Mimulus cardinalis

Scarlet Monkey Flower

Family: Scrophulariaceae Figwort


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive