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California Native Plant

Mimulus puniceus

Red Monkey Flower

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Description

Red Monkey Flower is an evergreen shrub 18 in. to 3 ft. with numerous red tubular flowers. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. It attracts hummingbirds. - Cornflower Farms

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers