Curious™ Orange Monkey Flower
Mimulus aurantiacus 'Mimapri' PP #22,673
SKU
07764
Large, long-lasting brilliant orange flowers over a long bloom season make this easy-care selection a showstopper for beds and borders. Glossy green foliage and upright, tiered and slightly open habit is great for use in beds, along walkways, and in containers, where it may provide nearly year-round color in frost-free climates.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | MIM-yoo-luss aw-ran-ti-AYE-kus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 12 to 18 inches tall, and 18 inches wide. |
| Bloom Time | Heaviest in spring and early summer; nearly year-round in coastal gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Edging, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Needs well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Needs little care once established. In cold winter areas, potted plants may be overwintered indoors in a warm, sunny window.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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