Brand: American Beauties Native Plants® Color: Purple Shades Features Blooms from July-September Great for use along stream banks and in rain gardens Profuse, nectar-rich flowers attract native butterflies Low maintenance Mass Planting Details: This beautiful, perennial is a showy tubular flower that comes in an array of blues and purples. Resembling a snapdragon with, two 1-3” blooms sit tall, upright, stalks. These wildflowers are often found in wet areas along ponds, streambanks, and wooded areas. A low maintenance option for rain and water gardens with a medium growth rate! Its long bloom time ensures a steady stream of native butterflies that love its flowers! Interesting Fact: The genus name “mimulus” comes from the Latin “mimus” meaning “mimic/buffoon”. The flowers resemble something like a monkey’s face when it is squeezed by the fingers.
