Mimulus puniceus

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Red Monkey Flower

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

Red Monkey Flower is an evergreen shrub that reaches 1.5'- 3' tall with numerous red orange tubular flowers in spring and summer. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. It attracts hummingbirds.

 

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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.