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Mimulus guttatus [Low Form]
Scientific Name: Erythranthe guttata [Low Form]
Also Known As
- Seep Monkey Flower
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Mimulus guttatus [Low Form] plant details
Mimulus guttatus [Low Form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mimulus guttatus [Low Form]
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mimulus guttatus [Low Form]
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Mimulus guttatus [Low Form]
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Gardening facts about Mimulus guttatus [Low Form] plant
How to Grow Mimulus guttatus [Low Form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Mimulus tilingii, Creeping Monkey
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 1'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
aka Mimulus 'Mega Spunky Monkey', Mimulus naiandinus 'Mega'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 12"-20"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Erythranthe linearifolia
aka Erythranthe primuloides ssp. linearifolius, Mimulus primuloides linearifolius, Mimulus primuloides var. linearifolius, Monkey Moss
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Mimulus cardinalis, Scarlet Monkey Flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
aka Mimulus cardinalis 'Golden Form', Mimulus cardinalis [golden form], Golden Monkey Flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
![Photo of Erythranthe cardinalis [golden form] flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/5c/02/5c02231b91f73c01172b7cd6a874bbec.webp)
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