Native Plants

Scarlet Monkey-Flower

Mimulus cardinalis
Location

May not be native

Use Location
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Nectar
This evergreen perennial, also known as Crimson Monkey-Flower, grows up to 3 feet high and 3 feet wide. Its bright red, nectar-rich flowers bloom from March to May and are especially attractive to hummingbirds. This plant does best with moderate to regular watering and full sun to partial shade.

May Attract

Scarlet Monkey-Flower is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Hummingbirds
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski