Primrose Monkeyflower

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Plant description

Primrose Monkeyflower (Mimulus primuloides ssp. linearifolius) is a native perennial herb that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the Klamath Mountain Range region. It tends to grow in wet meadows, seeps andstreamsides, at elevations from 2000-7200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 5 in Tall

Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Winter, Spring

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

High

Sunset Zones

1*, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Natural setting

Site type

Wet meadows, seeps, streamsides,

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 4 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Edith's Checkerspot

Euphydryas editha

Common Buckeye

Junonia coenia

Mylitta Crescent

Phyciodes mylitta

Alternative names

Common names:

Primrose Monkeyflower

Botanical names:

Mimulus primuloides ssp. linearifolius, Diplacus primuloides ssp. linearifolius

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