Early last year, we noticed a new seedling, growing in our crevice seep. We realized it was nothing we had planted, and concluded that it belonged to the genus of pocketbook flowers, Calceolaria. We had actually tried three of the mostly South American native calceolaria species years earlier, but the genus is known for its dislike of not just heat, but even the mention of heat. We assumed this came in as seed in a plant we purchased from the Pacific Northwest, and that it would quickly fade away either in summer or winter. Well, a year later, it’s still here, has spread quite nicely, and is now in flower. Consequently, we’d love to know who this is. Since we’ve never paid much attention to the genus, we’re looking for ideas about which of the 269 species this might be. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
A mimulus I believe and that would tie in to the West Coast flora.
Great tip…pretty sure that’s correct. Now, to determine which one. Thank you.
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Yes, the color is right, but the habit and flower shape aren’t a match. A comment earlier today indicates that these may actually be a mimulus.
No doubt you’ve had plenty of messages to say this is Erythranthe guttata (Mimulus guttatus).
We have now…thank you so much!