Scarlet Monkeyflower (Erythranthe cardinalis)

A gorgeous, moisture loving hummingbird magnet and PNW native. Scarlet Monkeyflower starts blooming in early summer and continues through fall with some deadheading. When happy these plants will generally grow 2-3 feet tall and almost as wide and will happily self sow if moisture needs are met (1-2 deep soaks a week in part shade with mulch). Scarlet Monkeyflower is a deciduous perennial that will die back in late Fall/ early Winter (temperature depending) and emerge again late Winter/ early Spring. In addition to propagating with their tiny almost dust like seeds, these plants can be easily propagated by root divisions.

Because the seeds are so small (like dust) it is impossible to count out individual seeds and are instead sold in weight increments of 30mg (200+ seeds) and germination instructions are included.

Scarlet Monkeyflower at a glance

• Average growth dimensions - 2-3 ft tall x 3 ft wide
• Dormancy - Winter dormancy
• Plant type -  Perennial herb
• Sun - Part shade - full sun
• Water - Moist - wet
• Flowering time - Late April - Sept.  (with deadheading)
• Flower color - Red, orange
• Soil preference - Adaptable (clay, sand, serpentine)