Tiger Monkey Flower Seeds
Mimulus tigrinus
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall. Press the seed into the surface of the soil, since it needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.
Growing: Keep the plants watered if the weather becomes dry; this plant prefers very moist soil, and even tolerates standing water. It may self-seed, and often spreads by rhizomes. These flowers particularly attract bumblebees, which have enough strength to force their way into the protected interior for pollination. For a possible second bloom, cut back the plant by one third after the first blooms have faded.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers have faded, seed pods will form. As soon as the pods begin to dry and turn brown, harvest them. Break open the pods to remove the seeds. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Mimulus tigrinus
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 600,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Red, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall. Press the seed into the surface of the soil, since it needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.
Growing: Keep the plants watered if the weather becomes dry; this plant prefers very moist soil, and even tolerates standing water. It may self-seed, and often spreads by rhizomes. These flowers particularly attract bumblebees, which have enough strength to force their way into the protected interior for pollination. For a possible second bloom, cut back the plant by one third after the first blooms have faded.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers have faded, seed pods will form. As soon as the pods begin to dry and turn brown, harvest them. Break open the pods to remove the seeds. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Mimulus tigrinus
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 600,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Red, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall