Overview
Mimulus repens is a upright, clump-forming, spreading herbaceous perennial in the genus Mimulus, part of the Phrymaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mimulus repens grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include bog gardens, pond margins, cottage gardens and informal gardens.
About
Mimulus repens, commonly known as creeping monkey flower, is a herbaceous perennial in the Phrymaceae family. This upright, clump-forming, and spreading plant features deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade with a sheltered aspect. It is suited to a variety of soil types including loam, sand, clay, and chalk, across acid to alkaline pH, preferring moist to very moist conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for bog gardens, pond margins, cottage gardens, and informal settings, with interest in spring and summer. Cultivation favours fertile, well-drained soil, and propagation is by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mimulus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Clay, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist, Very moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Mimulus repens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Upright, Clump-forming, Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Bog gardens, Pond margins, Cottage gardens, Informal gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mimulus repens
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mimulus repens?
Mimulus repens prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mimulus repens need?
Mimulus repens is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand, clay and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to very moist.
Is Mimulus repens hardy in the UK?
Mimulus repens has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Mimulus repens?
Seed, Division.
More in the Mimulus genus
- Mimulus cardinalis 'Red Dragon'
- Mimulus cupreuscopper-coloured monkey flower
- Mimulus eastwoodiae
- Mimulus longiflorussalmon bush monkey flower
- Mimulus luteus 'Queen's Prize'
- Mimulus x burnetiicoppery monkey flower
- Mimulus 'Big Boy Orange'
- Mimulus 'Bonfire'