Monday, October 4, 2010

Evergreen Perennial Of The Day

Mimulus luteus 'Yellow Velvet'
Monkey Flower

Type Perennial
Hardy range 10A to 11
Height 6" to 18" / 15cm to 45cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Spreading or horizontal
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Evergreen

Bloom Color Yellow
Bloom Time Spring through Fall

Environment This plant will grow in moist to wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes Spreading perennial with snap dragon-like flowers. Prefers a sunny spot with moist soil. Will need mulching in areas north of zone 9, or grow as an annual.

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