About This Plant
So named because the long-lasting blossoms resemble a monkey's face (or snapdragons), this is a great plant for wet areas and rain gardens. It spreads slowly and will become a bushy plant.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Maximum Plant Width
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
The genus name Mimulus comes from the Latin diminutive of “mimus,” meaning “mimic” as the flowers look like a monkey’s face.
Alternate Names
Allegheny Monkeyflower, Square-stemmed Monkeyflower, Square-stem Monkeyflower, Lavendar Musk
