Botanical Name: Mimulus cardinalis Add
Common Name: Scarlet Monkeyflower  
Plant photo of: Mimulus cardinalis
California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.
  • Description

  • Notes

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.