Bush Monkey Flower
Mimulus aurantiacus
SKU #05786
| Description | A bushy evergreen shrub, native to southern Oregon and California with narrow green foliage and vibrant orange blooms that attract hummingbirds and bees. Tolerant of drought and difficult, well-drained soils. Excellent in beds, borders, and rock gardens. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Once established, water if very dry |
| Blooms | Spring through summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care | Provide good drainage. Tolerant of poor soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first year to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established. Deadhead to increase flower production. Pinch back new growth in spring to maintain a more compact form. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.