Native to wet areas throughout the West, this robust perennial can easily grow to more than 2 ft. tall and wide. Tubular scarlet flowers are a hummingbird favorite and are very showy. Plant in sun to part shade with ample water. Perfect beside a pond, stream or water feature. Trim as needed to keep tidy. The flowers provide nectar for hummingbirds.
Erythranthe (Mimulus) cardinalis
scarlet monkeyflower
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- Average Height: 1 - 3 ft
- Average Width: 2 - 4 ft
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