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primrose monkey flower

Mimulus primuloides

Genus: Mimulus
Family: Phrymaceae

About this plant

M. primuloides is a rhizomatous, mat-forming perennial, to 10cm high, with hairy, pale to mid-green leaves. The trumpet-shaped flowers, borne in summer, are yellow with red-spotted throats

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers moisture retentive soils in sun or partial shade

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

Ground CoverWall Side BordersCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years