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Mimulus primuloides

primrose monkey flower

A rhizomatous, mat-forming perennial, to 10cm high, with hairy, pale to mid-green leaves. The trumpet-shaped flowers, borne in summer, are yellow with red-spotted throats

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Botanical details
Family
Phrymaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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

Plant range
W USA

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How to grow

Cultivation

Prefers moisture retentive soils in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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