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Chilean monkey flower

Mimulus naiandinus

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Mimulus
Family: Phrymaceae

About this plant

M. naiandinus is a low-growing, spreading perennial, to 20cm high, with hairy, sparsely-toothed, pale to mid-green leaves. The trumpet-shaped flowers borne in summer are white to cream-coloured overlaid with a pink to purple flush and spotted purple

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers moisture retentive soils in sun or partial shade. Short-lived and often grown as an annual

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years