Family:
PHYRMACEAE
Mimulus spp.
Monkey-flower
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
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HABIT:
Small perennial forb with opposite leaves and purplish-blue flowers (Aug-Dec).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Found in a range of vegetation communities. Prefers moisture-retentive soils in open sunny areas. Prefers 300 to 400 mm rainfall in the Riverina region. Slender Monkey-flower (M. gracilis) [pictured] often on clay and in damp places; Small Monkey-flower (M. prostratus) often in low-lying saline areas.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Propagate from seed, cuttings, and division of layered stems. Available from specialist nurseries. Fast growth rate.
VALUES & USES:
Attractive species that do well in gardens.