Erythranthe naiandina 'Mega'

Also Known As

Mimulus 'Mega Spunky Monkey'
Mimulus naiandinus 'Mega'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

9a-10b

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Erythranthe naiandina 'Mega' plant details

Erythranthe naiandina 'Mega' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erythranthe naiandina 'Mega'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erythranthe naiandina 'Mega'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like it says, a large cultivar, 'Mega' has creamy, blushing white flowers with raspberry freckles. Mega leaves, mega flowers -- this is one big monkey. Pot it up and bring in during winter if you are in a colder climate. Tender; 2' TMinimum temperature: 25?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Twice the monkey of the original Mimulus naiandinus! Very similar to the Chilean species we’ve grown to love here at Annie’s, but this seed strain has some added juice. Larger (2” or more!!) fuzzier flowers & leaves almost twice the size of the original! Bloom color is the same - creamy white to primrose with a raspberry blush & spotting. Blooms for the majority of the Spring & Summer, especially if you occasionally cut the plants back to rejuvenate growth. Dark, branching stems & refined blue-green foliage grow to a bushy, 20” x 20” form that spreads wider with time by rooting along the stems. Winter deciduous. Rich soil is best! Tolerates damp soil & heavy shade. Returns reliably each Spring!