Mimulus primuloides (Primrose Monkey Flower)
Mimulus primuloides (Primrose Monkey Flower) is a rhizomatous, mat-forming perennial forming little rosettes of hairy, pale to mid-green leaves. In early to late summer, trumpet-shaped, bright yellow flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), with red-spotted throats are borne on short wiry stems. The blossoms are pollinated by bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Mimulus primuloides (Primrose Monkey Flower) is a rhizomatous, mat-forming perennial forming little rosettes of hairy, pale to mid-green leaves. In early to late summer, trumpet-shaped, bright yellow flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), with red-spotted throats are borne on short wiry stems. The blossoms are pollinated by bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Low-growing, Primrose Monkey Flower is a water-loving perennial that is perfect as a ground cover for small, moist situations.
- Grows up to 2-5 in. tall (5-12 cm) and 4-20 in. wide (10-50 cm).
- Best in full sun or light shade in moisture retentive soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.
- Great candidate for beds and borders, rock gardens, city gardens, cottage gardens, bog gardens, rain gardens, along ponds and streams. Good ground cover for small, moist areas.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails or powdery mildews.
- Propagate by seed or by division.
- Native from Montana to Arizona, Washington to California.
- Mimulus owe their common name to the shape and colors of their flowers that suggest or "mime" (Latin "mimus") a monkey's face.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Mimulus – Monkey Flowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 2" – 5" (5cm – 12cm) |
| Spread | 4" – 2' (10cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 20″ (50cm) |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Utah, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |