Mimulus aurantiacus (Diplacus)

Sticky Monkeyflower

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.

Plant Type: Shrubs

Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Medium

Also Grown As: Bush

Mature Height & Spread: 3-5' x 3-5'

Natural Growth Habit: Rounded

Native To: California

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water: Medium Water, Low Water

Flower Color: Orange

Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

Special Features: Attracts Birds / Attracts Butterflies / Cold Hardy / Deer Resistant / Drought Resistant / Hedge / Screen / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant

Container Sizes: #1, #5

Sunset Garden Zones: 7-9, 14-24

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-10

A Bit More

Mimulus aurantiacus is a evergreen perennial shrub (or sub-shrub) native to California/Oregon, featuring sticky leaves and orange-to-red flowers from spring to fall. Best in full sun to light shade (especially in hot inland areas) and well-drained soil. Tolerant of heat and dry conditions. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, and under native oaks. Can be used as a low informal hedge or low screen. Cold hardy to 15°F.

A Bit More

Mimulus aurantiacus is a evergreen perennial shrub (or sub-shrub) native to California/Oregon, featuring sticky leaves and orange-to-red flowers from spring to fall. Best in full sun to light shade (especially in hot inland areas) and well-drained soil. Tolerant of heat and dry conditions. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, and under native oaks. Can be used as a low informal hedge or low screen. Cold hardy to 15°F.