Mimulus alatus Ait.
Fully hardy, stoloniferous, herbaceous perennial with ovate to lance-shaped leaves, to 15cm long, and light blue or violet flowers. To 60cm. [RHSD, Hortus, Don].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘A native of North America, in moist ground: it flowers freely with us in the latter part of the summer, and was introduced in the year 1803. […] Though not particularly showy, it still possesses its beauties, nor can it fail to interest the thinking mind.’ [LBC no.410/1820]. Possibly introduced to Britain as early as 1783. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Probably short lived in the gardens as it is listed only in the 1845 catalogue.
Notes
Published Apr 22, 2009 - 04:27 PM | Last updated Sep 05, 2011 - 02:44 PM
Mimulus alatus Ait. | LBC no.410/1820 | RBGS
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
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| Region of origin | North America |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record | Mimulus alatus
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| Confidence level | high |