Cardinal Monkey Flower
Erythranthe cardinalis
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | High |
| Sun | Partial shade, shade |
| Pollinators | Butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
6"-1' × 6"-2' |
| Flowering Season | May-October |
| Flower Color | Orange/red |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -40 °F |
| Leaf Description | Opposite, hairy, serrated margins, often with purple striations |
| Fruit | Oval capsule in papery calyx (structure made up of a plants sepals) |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 2000-8000 ft. |
| Description | Not as common as E. guttata, but found in similar habitats with abundant moisture at springs, seeps, and creeks. Aside from the blooms it can be differentiated by the hairy leaves, often with purple striations. The showy red-orange blooms make a lively addition to a perennially moist basin, the edge of a small pond, or in an aqua/hydroponic set up. This species could be interplanted with monkey flower (E. guttata) to form a lovely patch with ample flowers for hummingbirds in the spring-early fall. |
