Mimulus aurantiacus
Sticky Monkey Flower
Description
Sticky Monkey Flower is a drought tolerant evergreen shrub 4 ft. ft tall with numerous orangish/yellow flowers in spring and summer. It is a California native that attracts hummingbirds. This shrub can be found on the dry hills and canyon slopes in the
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.