Scarlet monkeyflower
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