About
This deciduous, spreading, self-seeding perennial that Matures to 30cm in height with small oval green leaves. In late spring to summer, bright yellow flowers with red or purple spots on the petals appear.
About the genus
Mimulus can be annuals, perennials or evergreen shrubs, with paired leaves and 2-lipped tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or in the leaf axils
Plant details
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Suggested usesMixed borders, hedging, foundation planting.
Native toSouth America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, very moist soil in sun or partial shade, ideal for damp beds or bog gardens
PruningNo pruning required - just cut back old growth at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews