Mimulus puniceus
Red Monkey Flower
Description
Red Monkey Flower is an evergreen shrub 18" to 3' tall with numerous red tubular flowers. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. It attracts hummingbirds. - Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Width 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
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wetlands
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.