About

A rhizomatous, mat-forming perennial, to 10cm high, with hairy, pale to mid-green leaves. The trumpet-shaped flowers, borne in summer, are yellow with red-spotted throats.

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

HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Suggested usesMixed borders, hedging, foundation planting.
Native toW USA

Care notes

CultivationPrefers moisture retentive soils in sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails may be a problem
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews