Mimulus tolmiei (Benth.) Rydb.

Scientific Name: Mimulus tolmiei (Benth.) Rydb.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Scrophulariales / Scrophulariaceae / Mimulus L./ Mimulus tolmiei (Benth.) Rydb.

<i>Mimulus tolmiei</i> (Benth.) Rydb.
General Information
Usda SymbolMITO2
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsMITO2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Mimulus tolmiei (Benth.) Rydb. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseLow
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum6.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)32


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.5
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seed per Pound20000000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialHigh
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Mimulus tolmiei</i> (Benth.) Rydb.

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