perennial

Mimulus aurantiacus | Bush Monkey Flower, Sticky Monkeyflower

This sprawling perennial or subshrub grows upright to about 3 feet high and as wide. The tubular flowers are brightly colored and are 1-1/2 to 2 inches long. Leaves can be sticky, thus the common name. Prefers well-drained soil. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

Water Requirement: moderate

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 15F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 3 feet high

Width: 3 feet wide

Semievergreen

Foliage Color: bright green

Flower Color: yellow, orange

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: hummingbirds, butterflies