Mimulus aurantiacus (Diplacus)

Sticky Monkeyflower

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 9 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.