Shrubby Monkey Flower

Shrubby Monkey Flower 'Mimulus Aurantiacus'

The Shrubby Monkey Flower 'Mimulus Aurantiacus' plant features fragrant orange flowers and a compact shrub-like form. A semi-evergreen perennial that forms a sub-shrub of upright, unbranched stems. Summer dormant in hot, dry climates. Leaves are slender, dark green, and sticky. Lobed, funnel-shaped flowers are light golden orange. Spring to fall blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators. California native.

Growing Shrubby Monkey Flower

• Plant Shrubby Monkey Flower in a location with partial shade to full sun, ensuring it receives adequate sunlight for healthy growth and flowering.
• Water the plant regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season.
• Use well-draining soil, such as sandy or loamy soil, to prevent water-logging and root rot, promoting healthy root development.
• Shrubby Monkey Flower is hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and thrives in mild climates with well-drained soil.
• Prune the plant lightly after flowering to maintain its shape, remove dead or leggy growth, and encourage bushier growth, promoting continuous blooming throughout the growing season.

Shipping Info

These plants will have well-developed roots and be ready to plant upon arrival. They have been growing in one gallon containers. They will be shipped without the containers. The roots and soil will be dampened and covered in plastic wrap prior to shipping.