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Sticky Monkey Flower

Mimulus Aurantiacus

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Overview

The Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus) offers vibrant beauty with its trumpet-shaped, orange blossoms adorning the landscape. Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, this evergreen perennial prefers well-drained soils and full to partial sun. Growing 1-3 feet tall and wide, it's a drought-tolerant choice that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies—ideal for xeriscaping or as an accent plant. Regular deadheading promotes longer blooming and a neater appearance.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Climate Temperate
Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — The Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus) offers vibrant beauty with its trumpet-shaped
Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — orange blossoms adorning the landscapeSticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, this evergreen perennial prefers well-drained soils and full to partial sunSticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — Growing 1-3 feet tall and wide

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — The Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus) offers vibrant beauty with its trumpet-shaped
Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — orange blossoms adorning the landscape
Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, this evergreen perennial prefers well-drained soils and full to partial sun
Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus Aurantiacus) — Growing 1-3 feet tall and wide

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