Bush Monkey Flower

Mimulus aurantiacus

SKU #05786
6-11

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established, water if very dry
SIZE: Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11

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Bloom TimeSpring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsProvide 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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Bloom TimeSpring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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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.