Mimulus aurantiacus longiflorus (Diplacus)
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Sticky Monkey Flower
A shrub that grows up to three feet tall and wide. Orange and yellow flowers bloom winter through summer- the stigmas are sensitive and will close after they are touched. It has green sticky leaves. It is normal for the plant to go dormant and drop it's leaves in a summer dry garden. It is recommended to pinch back new growth in spring to maintain a compact form and deadhead to increase flower production.
- Plant in full sun to part shade
- Tolerates most soils
- Water once a month after the first year
- Great companion plant under evergreen oaks
- Heat tolerant
- Hardy up to 15 degrees
- Attracts hummingbirds, birds, bees, and butterflies
- Deer resistant
- Native to California