Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
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Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Mimulus
Number of Varieties
8100
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-99-10
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
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Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm12.70 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm15.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Monkey Flower
In German
Pekannuss
Monkey Flower
In French
Pacanier
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Monkey Flower
In Greek
Pecan
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Monkey Flower
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Monkey Flower
In Latin
Pecan
Monkey Flower
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Lamiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Diplacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Number of Species
19100
1
27800
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