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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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

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Shown are toothed, ovate leaves and pale blue flowers. Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet no.410, 1820.

Mimulus alatus Ait. | LBC no.410/1820 | RBGS

 

Family Scrophulariaceae
Category
Region of origin

North America
Synonyms
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Mimulus alatus

 
Confidence level high