Mimulus guttatus
Streamside Monkey Flower
Description
As the name implies, this Monkey Flower naturally grows along streams throughout Southern California. It blooms vigorously on stems 2'-3' tall. It acts as both an annual and perennial. Seeds travel through the water so it can be very invasive. It is a beautiful plant but make sure that it is planted in the proper area. It requires water to survive and is not drought tolerant.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Annual, Wildflower
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow, Wetlands, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Raised Planter, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.