Santa Cruz Island Scarlet Monkeyflower

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Plant description

Grows best in loamy, medium draining soil. Selected for the garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall
3 - 4 ft Wide

Form

Clumping

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Yellow, Orange

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Water

Moderate, High

Ease of care

Easy

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Medium

Soil description

loamy, medium draining.

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bats

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Santa Cruz Island Scarlet Monkeyflower

Botanical names:

Mimulus cardinalis 'Santa Cruz Island Gold'

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