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Bush Monkeyflower
Mimulus aurantiacus
SKU #05786
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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| 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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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Bush Monkeyflower produce flowers?
Spring through summer
Is Bush Monkeyflower evergreen or deciduous?
Bush Monkeyflower is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Bush Monkeyflower?
Bush Monkeyflower is Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Bush Monkeyflower resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Bush Monkeyflower grow?
Bush Monkeyflower has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Bush Monkeyflower in my landscape?
Bush Monkeyflower is suitable for: Border.
What color are Bush Monkeyflower flowers?
Bush Monkeyflower produces Orange flowers.
What color is the foliage of Bush Monkeyflower?
Bush Monkeyflower has Green foliage.
How do I care for Bush Monkeyflower?
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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.