Curious™ Red Monkey Flower
Mimulus aurantiacus 'Minredda' PP #22,672
SKU
07765
An easy-care, prolific bloomer with brilliant red, long lasting flowers. Upright, open form with glossy, evergreen foliage. Use along paths, in mixed perennial beds or patio containers where it will attract hummingbirds. Provides fantastic color nearly year-round in frost-free climates. Perennial.
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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 in.tall and 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to early summer; nearly year-round in coastal gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, 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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