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California Native Plant

Mimulus 'Pumpkin'

Pumpkin Monkey Flower

Plant photo of: Mimulus 'Pumpkin'
Information by: James Campbell, El Nativo Growers        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Mimulus 'Pumpkin' is one of the best performing and 'garden tolerant' of the dry Mimulus species/hybrids. Although it still requires well drained soil and drier conditions, in most environments it stays evergreen and can bloom through the year with supp

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.