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Mimulus Cardinalis Seeds for Garden Planting

Mimulus Cardinalis Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.49 USD
$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sowing: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; scatter on surface of moistened seed-starting mix, press lightly without covering. Seed Preparation: No special preparation required; small seeds need light to germinate.

How to Grow

Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.


Water consistently — Mimulus Cardinalis thrives in wet conditions and tolerates occasional flooding.


Grow in full sun to partial shade in soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Tips


Provides excellent wildlife support by attracting pollinators


Does not perform well in dry soil; maintain consistent moisture.


Best placed in moist beds, pond margins, rain gardens or boggy areas for optimal flowering

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Upright

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

clumping perennia

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor gardening.

About
Mimulus Cardinalis Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Premium garden flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering perennial.


Mimulus Cardinalis, commonly known as the Scarlet Monkey Flower, is a vibrant perennial plant known for its bright red tubular flowers and soft green foliage. It thrives in moist to wet soils and makes an excellent choice for borders, containers, rain gardens, and wetland landscapes, where its blooms attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring / Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Medium

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–90 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

High / Moist Soil

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 7-10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

12–18 inches

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

fertile soil.

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000120240