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Products > Mimulus 'Ruby Silver'   Mimulus 'Ruby Silver' - Ruby Silver Monkeyflower THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT  [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Phrymaceae (previously Scrophulariaceae) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Flower Color: Red Bloomtime: Spring Synonyms: [Diplacus] Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Mimulus 'Ruby Silver' (Ruby Silver Monkeyflower) - A small sub-shrub to 2 feet tall with narrow green leaves and ruby-red flowers. Although foliage is green it reflects light to give it a silvery quality. Plant in well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Water infrequently or not at all once established. This attractive cultivar comes from Tree of Life Nursery. It was a selection they made from seed grown plants. The seed came to them from David Verity and was reported to be from a cross of Mimulus longiflorus with M. clevelandii. We purchased this gem at the SBBG Plant Sale in 2001. In the newest treatment in the Jepson Flora Project on the tribe Mimuleae, which includes Diplacus, Mimulus, and Mimetanthe, these plants have been removed from the Figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, and placed with the genus Phryma (previously included in Verbenaceae) into the new family Phrymaceae. The woody species of Mimulus that are the parents of most of the hybrids have been separated into the genus Diplacus in the past but current treatment considers all to be in the genus Mimulus. The generic name is from the Latin word 'mimus' meaning "mimic actor" that is derived from the Greek word 'mimos' that means means "imitator" and references the flowers that look like painted faces.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Mimulus 'Ruby Silver' .     [MORE INFO]