Mimulus cupreus

Erythranthe cuprea

Native to:
Argentina, Chile

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Phrymaceae
Genus:
Erythranthe
Species:
Erythranthe cuprea
USDA Symbol:
MICU9

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
copper, orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers habitats near streams or wetlands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds require light to germinate; surface sow and keep consistently moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI