Monkey Flower

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Can you give more description of the plant? Like how tall does it grow, is it an annual or perennial, what is the botanical latin name for it? That would be really helpful....thanks.

Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:44:36 AM PST by

Sure, I can do that. :)

Nov 6th, 2012 at 8:14:46 AM PST by

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Nov 8th, 2012 at 6:51:54 AM PST by

fanned u 2:)

Nov 8th, 2012 at 7:37:30 AM PST by

So where's the better description?

Nov 8th, 2012 at 7:06:52 PM PST by

The name "monkey flower" comes from the physical appearance of the flowers or from the name mimulus, stemming from a root word meaning "mimic." In either case, the low-growing flowers are a good way to brighten up the shade.
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Description of monkey flower: Mimulus forms neat, compact mounds seldom reaching over 10 inches in height, but spreading wider. The open-faced flowers are frequently painted with contrasting color markings on the background of yellow, pink, red, burgundy, and other warm-hued tones.
Growing monkey flower: Mimulus is not frost-tolerant, but prefers cool weather. It will thrive in moist soil, even in boggy conditions with occasional flooding; it will also bloom beautifully in dappled shade. Plant out after all danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 6 inches apart. Work a slow-release fertilizer into the soil at planting for feeding all summer. Where keeping an even soil moisture level is a problem, a mulch is suggested. Deadheading spent flowers occasionally will improve their appearance.

Nov 8th, 2012 at 10:09:25 PM PST by

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