Mimulus naiandinus

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Synonyms

Mimulus 'Andean Nymph'
Erythranthe naiandiana

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A low-growing, spreading perennial, to 20cm high, with hairy, sparsely-toothed, pale to mid-green leaves. The trumpet-shaped flowers borne in summer are white to cream-coloured overlaid with a pink to purple flush and spotted purple

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Botanical Details

Family
Phrymaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
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
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Prefers moisture retentive soils in sun or partial shade. Short-lived and often grown as an annual

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews