- Botanical name: Erythranthe cardinalis 'Red Dragon'
- Common name: Scarlet monkeyflower
- Family: Phrymaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Low maintenance plant
Erythranthe cardinalis, or the scarlet monkeyflower is a short-lived, bushy perennial with bright red flowers that are bilaterally symmetrical, like snapdragons. It’s native to west North America, including Mexico, California, Nevada and Utah where it grows in moist soils in wetlands or near springs and streams. The fuzzy and sticky foliage can be cut back after flowering to keep the plant looking neat.
Erythranthe cardinalis ‘Red Dragon’ has darker flowers and foliage than the species, as well as dark purple calyces. Brilliant for a long season of flowers and will attract butterflies.
For best results, grow Erythranthe cardinalis ‘Red Dragon’ in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
How to grow Erythranthe 'Red Dragon'
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Plant size
60cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / boggy
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
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| Sow |
J
Do Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do not Sow in April |
M
Do not Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do Sow in October |
N
Do Sow in November |
D
Do Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do Divide in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do Take cuttings in April |
M
Do Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Erythranthe 'Red Dragon' and wildlife
Erythranthe 'Red Dragon' is known for attracting butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Erythranthe 'Red Dragon' poisonous?
Erythranthe 'Red Dragon' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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