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Diplacus Species, Dwarf Purple Monkey Flower

Mimulusnanus

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Genus
Mimulus (MIM-yoo-luss)
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Species
nanus (NAN-us)
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Synonym
Mimulus nanus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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