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Round-leaf Monkey-flower

Mimulus glabratus, Phrymaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Water PoppyHydrocleys nymphoides
Pollinator Sharing
Clammy Hedge-hyssopGratiola neglecta
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

True WatercressRorippa nasturtium-aquaticum

Brassicaceae species like watercress can produce allelopathic compounds affecting other wetland plants

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationHabitat CreationErosion ControlPollinator Support

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

CoolingSoothing

Common Questions

What zones does Round-leaf Monkey-flower grow in?

Round-leaf Monkey-flower grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Round-leaf Monkey-flower?

Good companions for Round-leaf Monkey-flower include Water Poppy, Clammy Hedge-hyssop.

Design guilds with Round-leaf Monkey-flower and see companion relationships visually.

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