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Mimulus guttatus

Streamside Monkey Flower

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Information by: James Campbell, El Nativo Growers        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

As the name implies, this Monkey Flower naturally grows along streams throughout Southern California. It blooms vigorously on stems 2'-3' tall. It acts as both an annual and perennial. Seeds travel through the water so it can be very invasive. It is a beautiful plant but make sure that it is planted in the proper area. It requires water to survive and is not drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Meadow, Wetlands, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Raised Planter, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.