Mimulus longiflorus

Scientific Name: Diplacus longiflorus

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"-36"
W: 30"-36"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Mimulus longiflorus plant details

Mimulus longiflorus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mimulus longiflorus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 30 IN - 36 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mimulus longiflorus

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One tough monkey! Tolerating extreme drought, heat and neglect while still looking fabulous and attracting bees, hummers, and butterflies, this CA native Monkeyflower grows 2.5-3’ high and wide and is often found growing near the coast on rocky slopes. Makes a brilliant companion for native oaks! From Spring into Summer, it produces an abundance of pretty, pale yellow flowers. If deadheaded regularly and watered every other week or so it’ll look fabulous and flower thru Summer. However, doing so can drastically reduce its lifespan. If you want it to live as long as you (or longer), let the faded flowers stay and water sparingly or not at all during Summer once established – it may go deciduous, but that’s okay, it’s supposed to. Provide excellent drainage for a happy plant and avoid overwatering.