Scarlet Monkeyflower
Erythranthe cardinalis
Also listed as Mimulus cardinalis, Diplacus cardinalis
Also known as Cardinal Monkey Flower, Crimson Monkeyflower
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A perennial native wildflower with tubular scarlet-red blooms that attract hummingbirds. It prefers moist, shaded streamside sites and flowers from late spring through summer.
Why grow it
Scarlet Monkeyflower suits wet stream margins and boggy shade better than many related monkeyflowers, which prefer drier soil. Its red tubular flowers support hummingbirds in riparian plantings.
Watch out for
It declines quickly if the soil dries out in the growing season, so it needs steady moisture. Seedlings can self-sow freely in moist ground, and poorly drained soil may encourage root rot.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Phrymaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sierra Nevada foothills, coastal ranges)
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A perennial native wildflower with tubular scarlet-red blooms that attract hummingbirds. It prefers moist, shaded streamside sites and flowers from late spring through summer.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Scarlet Monkeyflower grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Scarlet Monkeyflower suits wet stream margins and boggy shade better than many related monkeyflowers, which prefer drier soil. Its red tubular flowers support hummingbirds in riparian plantings.
Watch out for
It declines quickly if the soil dries out in the growing season, so it needs steady moisture. Seedlings can self-sow freely in moist ground, and poorly drained soil may encourage root rot.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Phrymaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sierra Nevada foothills, coastal ranges)
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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