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Fiesta Marigold Monkey Flower

Mimulus 'Fiesta Marigold'

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Overview

The Mimulus 'Fiesta Marigold' Monkey Flower is a vibrant perennial boasting trumpet-shaped blossoms in sunny hues of orange and yellow. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 12-24 inches high and spans 12-24 inches wide. Preferable in partial shade, it demands well-draining, moist soil. Ideal for borders, containers, and cottage gardens, its blooms peak in spring and summer, attracting pollinators while being deer-resistant. Regular deadheading promotes consistent flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10Type Perennial
Fiesta Marigold Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Fiesta Marigold') — Preferable in partial shade, it demands well-draining, moist soil
Fiesta Marigold Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Fiesta Marigold') — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 12-24 inches high and spans 12-24 inches wide

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Scrophulariaceae

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Fiesta Marigold Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Fiesta Marigold') — Preferable in partial shade, it demands well-draining, moist soil
Fiesta Marigold Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Fiesta Marigold') — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 12-24 inches high and spans 12-24 inches wide

Photograph: John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source

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