About
A compact, tufted, perennial from the mountains of Central Asia with pinnate, silvery-hairy, mid-green leaves and short, dense racemes of small, violet-purple, pea-like flowers in early summer. A choice and unusual alpine for a very sunny, very well-drained rock garden or scree.
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
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.