Scarlet monkeyflower

Mimulus cardinalis

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam, 
Silt, 
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant

Location

Min elevation:
2000
Max elevation:
8500
Counties:
Apache County, 
Cochise County, 
Coconino County, 
Graham County, 
Maricopa County, 
Mohave County, 
Pima County, 
Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
no seed treatment; germination requires warm, moise conditions
Lifespan:
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
synonym = Erythranthe cardinalis; commonly hybridize with other Mimulus
Citations:
Ramsey et al. 2003

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