Mimulus puniceus

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Mimulus puniceus

Red Monkey Flower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

Red Monkey Flower is an evergreen shrub 18" to 3' tall with numerous red orange tubular flowers. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. It attracts hummingbirds.

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wetlands

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.