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Mimulus longiflorus calycinus - Monkey-Flower
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Mimulus longiflorus calycinus - Monkey-Flower
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Botanic Name: Mimulus longiflorus calycinus
Common Name: Monkey-Flower
Size: 3'h x 3'w
Sun: Sun-Part Shade
H20: Occ.H2O/dry
Attracts Butterflies
Type: larvae
Attracts Hummingbirds Deer Resistant
Resistance: high
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Description:
This Monkey-Flower will be found in the wild in rocky places below 4500'. It is a member of Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Yellow Pine Forest and Joshua Tree Woodland communities. The flowers are a light lemon-yellow color. In your garden provide a well-drained site with full sun to partial shade. This is a drought tolerant perennial once it is established. Occasional water during the dry months will prolong the period of bloom and enhance the overall appearance.

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Yerba Buena Nursery
(650) 851-1668

19500 Skyline Blvd.
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Woodside, CA 94062
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