| Botanical name | Mimulus species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Description:The funnel-shaped flowers come in shades of red, yellow and orange, as well as variegated shades.Flowers should appear 11 weeks after sowing. |
| Common name(s) | Monkey flower |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Description: Foliage is mid-green. |
| Uses in landscape design | Excellent for containers and hanging baskets. |
| Soil conditions | Does well in damp soil. |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow seeds directly or in trays and do not cover. Space seedlings 150mm apart and pinch back. |
Mimulus species (Monkey flower)
- Botanical name: Mimulus species
- Common name(s): Monkey flower
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
Monkey flowers like damp soil and shady areas. The funnel-shaped flowers come in shades of red, yellow and orange, as well as variegated shades. Sow during spring and do not cover seed. Space seedlings 150mm apart and pinch back. Flowers should appear 11 weeks after sowing. Excellent for containers and hanging baskets.
Family: – Phrymaceae, lopseed family
Botanical Pronunciation: – MIM-yew-lus
Mimulus species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Description:The funnel-shaped flowers come in shades of red, yellow and orange, as well as variegated shades.Flowers should appear 11 weeks after sowing. 
Description: Foliage is mid-green.
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